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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.
This is a second-shift opportunity, offering a consistent 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight), with three days off each week—including every other weekend. This schedule includes some weekends and holidays, providing a unique opportunity for work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in your community.
Help make a difference and join our team today. To see if this job is right for you, please view our job preview video here:
Learn more about the benefits to working for DCFS by visiting our careers page.
This announcement serves to fill vacancies in one of the following parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary and Vermillion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in child welfare; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor’s degree.
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 Duties
- Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse and or neglect.
- Support first-shift staff by assisting with backlog cases.
- 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.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment
Career Progression Group: Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (based on experience).
Location: Placement will be determined by parish availability and your location preferences.
Compensation:
The referenced positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below:
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee - SER: $1,649.60 bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 1 - SER: $1,764.80 bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 2 - SER: $1,820.80 bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 3 - SER: $1,948.00 bi-weekly
In accordance with La. R.S. 46:51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCR) check for a potential employee of the department to determine whether or not said individual's name appears on a SCR subsequent to December 31, 2009, and whose duties include: investigations of child abuse or neglect, supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, direct care to a child, or performance of licensing surveys.
In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry.
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).
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:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Miranda Batiste via email at Miranda.Issac.DCFS@La.Gov.
DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities"
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.
This is a second-shift opportunity, offering a consistent 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight), with three days off each week—including every other weekend. This schedule includes some weekends and holidays, providing a unique opportunity for work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in your community.
Help make a difference and join our team today. To see if this job is right for you, please view our job preview video here:
Learn more about the benefits to working for DCFS by visiting our careers page.
This announcement serves to fill vacancies in one of the following parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary and Vermillion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in child welfare; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor’s degree.
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 Duties
- Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse and or neglect.
- Support first-shift staff by assisting with backlog cases.
- 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.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment
Career Progression Group: Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (based on experience).
Location: Placement will be determined by parish availability and your location preferences.
Compensation:
The referenced positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below:
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee - SER: $1,649.60 bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 1 - SER: $1,764.80 bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 2 - SER: $1,820.80 bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 3 - SER: $1,948.00 bi-weekly
In accordance with La. R.S. 46:51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCR) check for a potential employee of the department to determine whether or not said individual's name appears on a SCR subsequent to December 31, 2009, and whose duties include: investigations of child abuse or neglect, supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, direct care to a child, or performance of licensing surveys.
In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry.
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).
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:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Miranda Batiste via email at Miranda.Issac.DCFS@La.Gov.
DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities"
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires Sales Trainee roles to demonstrably need a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. A business, marketing, or communications major strengthens your petition. A general studies degree may trigger an RFE.
Target industries with established LCA filing history
Pharmaceutical, software, and financial services companies file LCAs for Sales Trainee roles far more consistently than retail or hospitality employers. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm an employer has filed for this occupation before applying.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Sales Trainee openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts time spent applying to companies that list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Time your offer letter around the H-1B cap
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive a Sales Trainee offer in summer or fall, negotiate a start date that aligns with the next filing window rather than accepting a deferred offer with no sponsorship timeline.
Request the employer file LCA under the correct SOC code
Sales Trainee roles are commonly filed under SOC 41-3099 or 11-2022 depending on the employer's framing. The SOC code affects your prevailing wage tier, so confirm with your employer which code they intend to use before the LCA is submitted to DOL.
Use O*NET to frame your role as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific Sales Trainee job zone and note which tasks require analytical or specialized knowledge. This language directly supports the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney will need to make in the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Sales Trainee: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Trainee role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but USCIS scrutinizes entry-level sales roles closely. The position must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree or equivalent experience. Employers who frame the role around technical product knowledge, financial analysis, or market research have a stronger specialty occupation argument than those listing generic sales tasks.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Trainee positions?
Migrate Mate filters Sales Trainee openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history drawn from DOL Labor Condition Application data. This lets you skip companies that check 'will sponsor' on job postings but have never filed an LCA for this occupation. Confirmed filing history is the clearest signal an employer knows the process.
Can I start a Sales Trainee job on OPT while waiting for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If your OPT authorization covers the Sales Trainee role, you can begin work immediately. Your employer files your H-1B petition in April, and if selected, your status transitions to H-1B on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule extends your authorization as long as your petition was timely filed.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm let go from a Sales Trainee role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or change to another valid status. During this window you can't work, but you can actively interview. The 60-day period runs from termination, not from when USCIS is notified, so start your search immediately.
Is a Sales Trainee role likely to face an RFE from USCIS?
Entry-level sales titles draw above-average RFE rates because USCIS questions whether the role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. Employers who document that the training program involves quantitative analysis, CRM systems, or technical product knowledge, and who connect your specific degree to those duties, reduce RFE risk significantly compared to generic job descriptions.