Child Welfare CQI Consultant: Elevate Practice Quality

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) invites applications for a Child Welfare Consultant in the Office of Child Welfare. The role focuses on systematic assessment of practice quality, continuous learning, improvement, and accountability to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.

The position requires deep knowledge of child welfare policy, federal/state mandates, and CQI processes, with opportunities to contribute to improvements across

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in child welfare.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work.
• Advanced degree in social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or juris doctorates plus three years in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work.

Responsibilities

• Assists in reviewing child welfare case documentation for adherence to policy, procedural requirements, and compliance standards.
• Conducts basic file review to verify timeliness, accuracy of documentation, and required case contacts.
• Reviews cases objectively and ensures accuracy, clarity and consistency in the review process and in the interpretation of findings.
• Records review observations clearly, objectively, and in accordance with CQI protocols and guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting and applying the case review instrument and maintains thorough knowledge of all child welfare programs evaluated through the review process.
• Assists in collecting and entering case review findings into established data systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Participates in agency training, continuing education, seminars ,conferences ,and workshops to maintain and enhance professional knowledge.

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) invites applications for a Child Welfare Consultant in the Office of Child Welfare. The role focuses on systematic assessment of practice quality, continuous learning, improvement, and accountability to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.

The position requires deep knowledge of child welfare policy, federal/state mandates, and CQI processes, with opportunities to contribute to improvements across