CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR (ALEXANDRIA)

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services in Alexandria, LA seeks a CSE Supervisor to lead a unit of Social Service Analysts and support paternity establishment, child and medical support orders, and enforcement efforts.

The role requires six years in child support enforcement or equivalent combinations, with potential substitutions. Work hours are typically 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with flexible schedules possible. Background checks are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct-line supervision over a unit of DCFS Child Support Enforcement staff that includes Social Service Analysts in the Alexandria Region.
• Assists the CSE Manager in the administrative duties related to the establishment of paternity, child and medical support orders, and enforcement of child and medical support obligations.
• Conducts unit and individual trainings; ensures analysts know their responsibilities prior to expecting them to function in the courts or outside of the office setting without close supervision.
• Monitors and approves unit payroll actions to ensure it is completed timely and accurately.
• Investigates and resolves complaints from custodial parties, non-custodial parties or other individuals.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with the contract District Attorneys' offices, Clerk of Courts' offices, hearing officers, judges, and other agency partners, as well as other local, state, and federal agencies.
• Keeps up to date with policy and administrative memorandums.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Child support enforcement

Policy compliance

Job description

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provides direct-line supervision over a unit of DCFS Child Support Enforcement (CSE) staff that includes Social Service Analysts in the Alexandria Region.
• Assists the CSE Manager in the administrative duties related to the establishment of paternity, child and medical support orders, and enforcement of child and medical support obligations.
• Conducts unit and individual trainings; ensures analysts know their responsibilities prior to expecting them to function in the courts or outside of the office setting without close supervision.
• Monitors and approves unit payroll actions to ensure it is completed timely and accurately.
• Investigates and resolves complaints from custodial parties, non-custodial parties or other individuals.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with the contract District Attorneys' offices, Clerk of Courts' offices, hearing officers, judges, and other agency partners, as well as other local, state, and federal agencies.
• Keeps up to date with policy and administrative memorandums.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located in Alexandria, LA.

Compensation: CSE Supervisor position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER): $24.35/hour.

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.

Louisiana HB420 requires that all prospective DCFS employees complete and clear multiple background checks prior to employment with the agency. 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).

May be required to possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the 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, please contact:

Laura Milstead
DCFS Human Resources
[e-mail]

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.