Administrative Coordinator 1/2/3 (Lake Charles Child ...

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. We're looking for an Administrative Coordinator 1/2/3 to work in our Child Support Enforcement Office in Lake Charles, LA providing support to a team of case workers and attorneys within the child support department.    AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: * Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. * Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. * Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences and experiences of internal and external customers. * Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change. * Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication and consideration for others. * 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 compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, 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: * Provides clerical support to the Child Support Enforcement parish office. * Assist with administrative and receptionist duties when needed or as assigned. * Obtain income verification, provide instructions on applying for services and refer customers to other agencies when appropriate.  * Process mail and assure child support payments are properly and timely deposited. * Maintain appointments for the staff attorneys and ensure that case files are delivered to the court.  * Organize and maintain files in accordance with established procedure and records retention policy. * May serve as timekeeper. * Perform other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department. Position-Specific Details:  Location: This vacancy is located in the Calcasieu Parish Child Support Enforcement Office in Lake Charles, LA.  Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.   Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. 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. 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/). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information For further information about this vacancy contact: Laura Milstead 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.    

Created: 2026-04-03