Child Welfare Consultant
Salary
$4,876.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
221673CWCon-05.29.26SY
Department
DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Department MISSION
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
Department VISION
We care for the well-being and safety of Louisianas people.
Department VALUES
Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity
At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
Join Our Team at DCFS: Child Welfare Consultant
Were looking for a Child Welfare Consultant to join our Orleans Region CW office.
The Child Welfare Consultant is a senior-level staff, highly specialized position responsible for advanced case management, program coordination, focused training and professional consultation in child welfare service delivery.
If youre driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR
An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
A current drivers license and access to a personal vehicle.
NOTE:
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Manage a specialized case load of the most complex, high risk, and sensitive cases, requiring advanced assessment and planning.
Serves as designated lead or program specialist providing advanced consultation, technical expertise, and decision making support.
Conduct case reviews, develop case plans, and evaluate outcomes using evidence based and data driven approaches.
Provide expert testimony in court and serve as liaison with legal, medical, and community stakeholders.
Lead multi-disciplinary staffing and complex case consultation.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Orleans Region
In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry.
NOTE: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
Must possess a valid drivers license & access to a personal vehicle.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Shelby Young
shelby.young.dcfs@la.gov
DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer", and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm