Social Services Analyst 3-EC Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5046232) Apply  Social Services Analyst 3-EC Salary $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LDOE50550092-082625EL-EC Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 08/26/2025 Closing Date 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job **This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA** Office of Early Childhood Operations Job Focus Area This role is dedicated to enhancing the health and safety of children in early learning centers and licensed child care environments by conducting thorough criminal background checks on all facility owners, staff members, volunteers, and contractors. We are seeking a Social Services Analyst 3 who brings a sophisticated understanding of federal funding programs and state regulations, as well as strong critical thinking abilities. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing Child Care Criminal Background Check (CCCBC) applications and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional team setting. Candidates with the following skills are encouraged to apply: + Experience working with federal funding programs and interpreting state regulations, especially as they relate to early childhood education or child care licensing + Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven ability to review and process criminal background checks accurately and efficiently + Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing criminal records and interpreting relevant legal statues + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with colleagues, facility staff, and external partners + Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple applications and maintain accurate records + Ability to work well in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment + Previous experience in a regulatory, compliance, or social services setting AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: + Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training + Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in social services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in social services; OR An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year of experience in social 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As a Social Services Analyst 3, you will play a crucial role in supporting the health and safety of children in early learning centers and licensed child care environments. In this position, your responsibilities will include: + Supporting research efforts and participating in specialized projects as assigned. + Maintaining thorough records, preparing comprehensive reports, and managing all correspondence related to assigned program areas. + Conducting research on program policies, interpreting guidelines, and clearly communicating updates or changes to relevant field staff. + Providing training to agency staff on established procedures and policy requirements. + Assisting with the review and revision of rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance with current laws and policies. + Identifying resource and training needs, and arranging for appropriate support as necessary. + Serving as a liaison between program users and technical support teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and policy standards. + Overseeing a network of contracts to ensure that all programmatic and administrative policies and procedures are effectively implemented. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire . 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 the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe 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: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 ldoejobs@la.gov 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 tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor 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): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service. + Yes + No 02 Rate your ability to display expertise based on our definition: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying expertise + I have limited experience or require assistance to display expertise + I can display expertise + I can display expertise and help others improve their ability to display expertise 03 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 04 Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures + I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures + I can follow policies and procedures + I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures 05 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 06 Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments + I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments + I can make accurate judgments + I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments 07 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 08 Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? 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