Child Welfare Manager 1

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Child Welfare Manager 1 - CQI to oversee statewide CQI activities and supervise the CQI program staff responsible for case reviews.

You will partner with regional and parish leadership to drive improvements in practice, timeliness, and policy implementation, while ensuring staff development and adherence to state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in child welfare, OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in child welfare, OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in child welfare, OR
• An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative oversight and management for statewide CQI activities. This includes directing the activities of the CQI program through the supervision of Child Welfare Supervisors responsible for case reviews.
• Partners with regional and parish leadership to implement and revise solutions to practice challenges, supporting agency commitments to strengthen practice, improve timeliness, and ensure consistent implementation of policy across the state.
• Provides supervision and guidance to staff under their purview and leads regular meetings and conference calls with staff and stakeholders.
• Management and supervision of positions responsible for CQI activities. Duties include recruiting, selecting, and developing a talented workforce; processing paperwork; conducting interviews; and offering employment in accordance with Louisiana Civil Service Rules.
• Performs any other duties as assigned in support of the mission of OMF and DCFS, including responsibilities tied to the agency's strategic commitments, initiatives, audit implementation requirements, and system transformation efforts as directed by executive leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in social science/behavioral health field, nursing, or juris doctorate

Job description

Department MISSION

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

About This Job

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.

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 Welfare Manager 1 -CQI

This incumbent position functions as a unit administrator, responsible for administering, managing and reviewing the work of Child Welfare Supervisors who perform specialized CQI functions related to assessing and improving the quality of child welfare practice. This includes ensuring adherence to DCFS policy, Louisiana Children's Code requirements, federal regulations, and nationally recognized best practice standards.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in child welfare; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in child welfare; OR
• An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in child welfare.

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 Specification

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

Job Duties:

Job Duties and Other Information

• Provides administrative oversight and management for statewide CQI activities. This includes directing the activities of the CQI program through the supervision of Child Welfare Supervisors responsible for case reviews.
• Partners with regional and parish leadership to implement and revise solutions to practice challenges, supporting agency commitments to strengthen practice, improve timeliness, and ensure consistent implementation of policy across the state.
• Provides supervision and guidance to staff under their purview and leads regular meetings and conference calls with staff and stakeholders.
• Management and supervision of positions responsible for CQI activities. Duties include recruiting, selecting, and developing a talented workforce; processing paperwork; conducting interviews; and offering employment in accordance with Louisiana Civil Service Rules.
• Performs any other duties as assigned in support of the mission of OMF and DCFS, including responsibilities tied to the agency's strategic commitments, initiatives, audit implementation requirements, and system transformation efforts as directed by executive leadership.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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.
Work Location: Placement will be determined by parish availability and your location preferences.
Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

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 to make a difference through 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
• 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others