Salary : $4,876.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 223904.CWC.TRN.07.24.26.LB
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

Join Our Team at DCFS: Child Welfare Consultant

This position within the Office of Child Welfare provides training to front-line child welfare staff, supervisors, caregivers, attorneys, and external partners that promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.

If you're 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 driver's 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

• Designs, manages, and delivers high-quality learning experiences across multiple formats, including in-person classroom training, live virtual learning, on-demand modules, simulation experiences, and field-based coaching to strengthen workforce competency and improving outcomes related to safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Maintains and manages courses, content, sessions, instructors, and user roles in the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accurate delivery, access, and tracking.
• Designs and administers evaluation tools and feedback mechanisms to inform continuous quality improvement, supporting agency performance and accountability goals.
• Serves as a lead implementer and subject matter resource for adult learning practices, on-site training, one-on-one coaching, and the effective integration of learning technologies.
• Participates in special projects, pilots, and initiatives related to workforce development or learning innovation, including streamlining processes, supporting organization activities, and advancing DCFS goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.

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: Baton Rouge, LA

Must possess a valid driver's 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.
* 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:

01

1. Do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with DCFS? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew.

• Yes
• No

02

2.If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by DCFS. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
03

1.Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question