Child Welfare Manager 1 (Monroe Region)

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services, seeks a seasoned Child Welfare Manager 1 for the Monroe Region. The role directs and coordinates the child welfare programs, aligning them with the agency’s mission to protect children and strengthen communities.

Expect responsibility for performance management, staff development, and cross‑functional collaboration. Requirements include multiple pathways to qualify in child welfare and a valid driver’s license; SCR/ background

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years in child welfare; OR a bachelor's degree plus four years in child welfare; OR an advanced degree in a social science or behavioural health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years in child welfare.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college/university counts as one year of experience toward the six years in any field; maximum substitution is 120 semester hours (four years).
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supports executive review, analysis, and management of Child Welfare personnel performance, practice, trends, training needs, and succession plans.
• Identifies, directs, and performs the identification of policies and practices related to staff development.
• Serves as a support liaison for communications with data system staff, legal staff, Human Resources, CW Exec staff, and others on staff performance issues.
• Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures that govern Child Welfare Services.
• Provides for unit and individual staff supervisory meetings.
• Oversees contracts and special projects addressing staff performance issues as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned for efficient operation of the agency.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years in child welfare

Advanced degree in social science/behavioral health/nursing/JD + 3 years in child welfare

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.

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.

Child Welfare Manager 1

This position is located in the Monroe region. The Child Welfare Manager 1 is a highly responsible managerial position that serves as an operations manager of Child Welfare within the Department of Children and Family Services. It directs and coordinates the implementation of Child Welfare programs which serves the core mission of DCFS.

Experience

• 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 behavioural 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).

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

Job Duties

• Supports executive review, analysis, and management of Child Welfare personnel performance, practice, trends, training needs, and succession plans.
• Identifies, directs, and performs the identification of policies and practices related to staff development.
• Serves as a support liaison for facilitating communications with the data system staff, legal staff, Human Resources, Child Welfare Executive staff, and other pertinent staff in addressing staff performance issues.
• Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures that govern Child Welfare Services.
• Provides for unit and individual staff supervisory meetings.
• Provides oversight and guidance to work completed on special projects and work groups as needed including monitoring contracts to address staff performance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the agency.

Position-Specific Details

• 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.
• Location of Work: This position is located in the Monroe Region Child Welfare department.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For additional 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) for People with Disabilities" that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.