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 Louisiana's 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:
Administrative Coordinator 1-4
In this key role, you will help strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of our Child Welfare Federal Programs & Grants unit by preparing reports, organizing documentation, maintaining critical records, time administration and supporting compliance efforts. Your work ensures accuracy, accountability, and seamless coordination within a unit that plays a vital role within the agency.
We’re looking for a dependable professional with strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in a mission-driven environment.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Core Competencies:
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Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
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Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
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Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Selected Preferred Competencies:
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Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
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Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
No experience or training is required.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
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Provides administrative secretarial support to five programs and provide assistance to staff in the assigned programs to meet program needs.
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Documents information for Unit Administrator and unit staff related to daily work activities in multiple databases as well as developing reports as needed from those data bases.
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Monitor daily reports for updates and collect information to provide reminders to section managers.
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Screens and handles emails, calls, and mail and answers questions regarding office procedures and services.
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Serves as payroll and time data entry administrator or back up auditor as needed.
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.
Career Progression: This vacancy may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1-4 depending on experience.
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: Baton Rouge, LA- State Office Building
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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 further information about this vacancy, contact:
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