Program Consultant - Social Services

Posting number: 223956ProgConSS-07272026NR

Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services

Job classification: PROGRAM CONSULTANT--SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services

Summary

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: Program Consultant - Social Services

The incumbent in this position is responsible for assigned contracts within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Office of Management and Finance (OMF), Procurement Unit. The incumbent will prepare and monitor contracts in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements as well as departmental policies and procedures.

Examples of duties

Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Drafts contracts and amendments in collaboration with subject matter experts from other DCFS sections. 
• Reviews contracts and amendments for accuracy and compliance with federal and state law and established guidelines. 
• Reviews, processes, and submits all contracts and amendments accurately and timely.
• Maintains contract monitoring reports. Maintains organized files on contracts. 
• Assists with the coordination of contract terms and amendment processing as necessary.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence relative to this position and as requested by Management
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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.

Works 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: This vacancy is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.  Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For additional information about this vacancy, please contact:
Bethany Benoit
Department of Children and Family Services
Bethany.Benoit.DCFS@la.gov