CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CONSULTANT

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CONSULTANT

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CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CONSULTANT

Salary

$4,557.00 - $8,213.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

221776CSE.060226.TG

Department

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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:Child Support Enforcement Consultant

This position serves as the primary Program Integration contact for the Baton Rouge and Covington regions, working closely with State Office staff, field offices, and District Attorney offices to support compliance and the consistent application of policy. Typical duties include answering policy questions, reviewing cases and referrals, participating in meetings, developing training materials, and assisting with system-related issues.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in child support enforcement; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in child support enforcement; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in child support enforcement; OR

A master's degree plus two years of experience in child support enforcement.

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

• Provides direct monitoring of DA contracts to ensure services are provided as required by the contract and as set forth by federal and state laws and regulations and agency policy.

• Report and discuss error trends with management in order to determine the need for training as well as a corrective action plan.

• Monitor escalated customer service reports and work directly with DA management to resolve customer service issues.

• Coordinate with Field staff and Systems section to identify system enhancements that benefit the front-line staff and streamline operations.

• Coordinate with CSE Management to produce and implement a corrective action plan to address data reliability and performance related deficiencies and to increase awareness of current policy and procedure.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position is open to current permanent Department of Children and Family Services employees ONLY. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months.

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: East Baton Rouge Parish

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). Resumeswill 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:

Yolanda Jackson

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DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and 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

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

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 ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others

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Are you a current, permanent employee of DCFS?

• Yes

• No

02

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

• I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don’t contribute.

• I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.

• I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.

• I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

03

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

04

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

05

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

06

SP: Solving Problems - How do you approach challenges and work toward effective solutions?

• I focus on surface issues, miss root causes, or struggle to follow through on solutions.

• I gather some information, but my solutions may not be fully thought through or feasible.

• I analyze problems thoroughly, identify root causes, and follow through with realistic, adaptable solutions.

• I anticipate and solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and improve systems based on outcomes and feedback.

07

SP: Solving Problems - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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