NEOGOV · 2 months ago
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE 1-3 (Child Protection Investigator-Regular Shift) Lake Charles
Statewide, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Child Welfare Specialist Trainee within the Child Protection Services division. In this vital frontline position, you will investigate reports of child abuse and neglect, gather detailed case information, and make referrals to necessary services to support children and families.
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Responsibilities
Conduct investigations into allegations of Child abuse and or neglect
Gather and document detailed case information and records for court proceedings and provide testimony during court proceedings
Make timely and appropriate referrals to family services, foster care programs, and other community-based resources to address the needs of children and families
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience in child welfare
Six years of full-time work experience in any field
A bachelor's degree
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
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)
Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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.
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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