Child Welfare Team Lead

State of Louisiana; Bogalusa (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Supervisor to lead the Washington Parish Child Welfare Office in Bogalusa. You will supervise staff, guide complex cases, secure placements, and support fieldwork, home visits, and court appearances while building a strong, collaborative team.

The role requires substantial child welfare experience and the ability to mentor staff, oversee operations, and maintain compliance in a dynamic public service setting.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in child welfare.
• Six years in any field plus three years in child welfare.
• Bachelor’s degree plus three years in child welfare.
• Advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two years of experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff assigned to the unit.
• Locate placement resources; accompany workers in the field, home visits, court appearances and provide case consultation for workers.
• Respond to court orders/inquiries/requests from judges, attorneys and other court personnel.
• Provide on‑going training for staff.
• Create a positive environment that promotes productivity in a safe comfortable, clean and well‑organised workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Case consultations

Fieldwork support

Court interactions

Education

Six years of child welfare experience

Six years in any field + 3 years in child welfare

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years in child welfare

Advanced degree in social science/behavioral health/nursing/JD + 2 years in child welfare

Job description

State of Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Supervisor to lead the Washington Parish Child Welfare Office in Bogalusa. You will supervise staff, guide complex cases, secure placements, and support fieldwork, home visits, and court appearances while building a strong, collaborative team.

The role requires substantial child welfare experience and the ability to mentor staff, oversee operations, and maintain compliance in a dynamic public service setting.