Child Welfare Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services, is seeking a senior role to oversee child welfare personnel performance, practice trends, and training needs. You will coordinate with data system, legal, and HR teams to address staff performance and ensure policy compliance.

The incumbent will manage executive reviews, guide staff development, and oversee special projects and contracts to improve staff performance and outcomes. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in child welfare or six years in any field plus four in child welfare.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years in child welfare; or advanced degree plus three years in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supports executive review, analysis, and management of Child Welfare personnel performance and training needs.
• Identifies and addresses policies and practices related to staff development.
• Facilitates communications with data system staff, legal staff, HR, and Child Welfare executives on staff performance issues.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with state and federal policies governing Child Welfare Services.
• Provides oversight of special projects and monitors contracts addressing staff performance issues.

Skills

Staff management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Data coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science or behavioral health

Advanced degree in social science/behavioral health/nursing/JD

Job description

State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services, is seeking a senior role to oversee child welfare personnel performance, practice trends, and training needs. You will coordinate with data system, legal, and HR teams to address staff performance and ensure policy compliance.

The incumbent will manage executive reviews, guide staff development, and oversee special projects and contracts to improve staff performance and outcomes. Equal opportunity employer.