Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (Orleans Region)
DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services · Statewide, LA · Louisiana
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Jun 16, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Child Welfare Specialist Trainee - $1,649.60 bi-weekly; Child Welfare Specialist 1 - $1,764.80 bi-weekly; Child Welfare Specialist 2 - $1,820.80 bi-weekly; Child Welfare Specialist 3 - $1,948.00 bi-we
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Summary
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 position with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. The role investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect, supports first-shift staff with backlog cases, documents case information for court proceedings, and makes referrals to family services and community resources. Positions are available at multiple experience levels with corresponding salary tiers.
Key qualifications
- Three years of child welfare experience OR six years of full-time work experience in any field OR a bachelor's degree
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
- Must not have been convicted of crimes listed in R.S. 15.587.1(c)
- Ability to work on-call and overtime when required
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