Child Welfare Supervisor - Lead Foster Care Team

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays & Leave

State retirement benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services in Bastrop, LA seeks a Child Welfare Supervisor to oversee a Foster Care unit and administrative staff. You will supervise staff, assign workloads, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with agency procedures while partnering with clients and community partners.

This role requires at least six years in child welfare or an equivalent mix of experience and education, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in child welfare; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two years of experience in child welfare.
• 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.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line supervision to staff through supervisor conferences, case staffing, unit conferences, on‑job training, and review of completed work assignments, etc.
• Determines work assignments, coordinates workflow and duty assignments of employees, monitors work productivity and activity to assure compliance with Agency procedures and policies.
• Attends appropriate Agency staffings, meetings, and training/conferences in order to carry out the Agency's policies and to enhance skills development.
• Works directly with clients, professionals, and community members who are upset and need clarification about a worker's intervention or Agency intervention in general.
• Interviews potential job applicants and recommends hiring to the next supervisory level.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.

Education

Bachelor's degree + three years in child welfare

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

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services in Bastrop, LA seeks a Child Welfare Supervisor to oversee a Foster Care unit and administrative staff. You will supervise staff, assign workloads, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with agency procedures while partnering with clients and community partners.

This role requires at least six years in child welfare or an equivalent mix of experience and education, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks.