Child Welfare Supervisor: Lead Teams to Protect Children

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Holidays and leave

Job summary

The Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Child Welfare Supervisor in Baton Rouge. The role provides direct supervision of staff performing court work, intake, and short-term care for families and children alleged to be abused or neglected.

Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. The minimum starting rate is $26.91 per hour. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in child welfare; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in child welfare; ORA bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in child welfare; ORAn advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two years of experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line supervision to staff through supervisor conferences, case staffing, unit conferences, on-the-job training, and review of completed work assignments.
• 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 staff 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.

Job description

The Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Child Welfare Supervisor in Baton Rouge. The role provides direct supervision of staff performing court work, intake, and short-term care for families and children alleged to be abused or neglected.

Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. The minimum starting rate is $26.91 per hour. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required.