CHILD WELFARE SUPERVISOR (Ouachita Parish)

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Child Welfare Supervisor for the Winn Parish/Monroe region. The role supervises a Foster Care unit and oversees staff involved in court work, intake, and short-term family care.

The incumbent ensures accountability, staff performance, and resource planning. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and six years of child welfare experience (or an equivalent combination).

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in child welfare, or six years in any field plus three years in child welfare.
• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of child welfare experience, or an advanced degree plus two years.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line supervision to staff through conferences, case staffing, and training.
• Determine work assignments, monitor productivity, and ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop corrective action plans.
• Engage with clients and professionals to clarify interventions and programs.
• You may interview applicants and recommend hires to the next supervisory level.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field

Advanced degree in social science, behavioral health, nursing, or JD

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.

This vacancy is located in the Winn Parish Child Welfare Office in Monroe, LA and supervises a Foster Care unit.

This Child Welfare Supervisor is a crucial role that supports and monitors staff performance, identifies necessary resources, and ensures accountability. The incumbent of this position exercises direct supervision over staff that perform court work, intake functions, and perform short-term care for families and children who are alleged to be abused/neglected.

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.

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 Duties

• Provide direct line supervision to staff through supervisor conferences, case staffing, unit conferences, on-the-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.
• Provides work planning, goal setting and performance evaluations and develops corrective action plans
• 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.

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 plus overtime as needed. 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: This vacancy is located in the Monroe Region Child Welfare Office in Ouachita Parish.

Compensation: The Child Welfare Supervisor has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.91/hr.

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 & access to a personal vehicle before appointment.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Laura Milstead

[e-mail]

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.