Foster Care Supervisor - Child Welfare Leader

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services in Monroe, LA is seeking a Child Welfare Supervisor to oversee a Foster Care unit. This role supervises staff who perform court work, intake, and short-term care for families and children alleged to be abused or neglected.

The incumbent will supervise conferences, coordinate work flow, evaluate performance, and participate in agency trainings. A driver’s license is required, and applicants must pass background checks and SCR/LSI checks as part of

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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years in child welfare

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

Job description

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services in Monroe, LA is seeking a Child Welfare Supervisor to oversee a Foster Care unit. This role supervises staff who perform court work, intake, and short-term care for families and children alleged to be abused or neglected.

The incumbent will supervise conferences, coordinate work flow, evaluate performance, and participate in agency trainings. A driver’s license is required, and applicants must pass background checks and SCR/LSI checks as part of