Senior Child Welfare Team Lead

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Family Services in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Child Welfare Supervisor to supervise staff, coordinate caseloads, and ensure accountability across programs. You will oversee staff conducting court work, intake, and short‑term care for families and children alleged to be abused or neglected, with an emphasis on safety and equity.

Requirements include six years of child welfare experience (or equivalent), a bachelor's degree (or advanced degree in a related field), and a

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.

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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Interviewing

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

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

High school diploma

Job description

The Department of Children and Family Services in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Child Welfare Supervisor to supervise staff, coordinate caseloads, and ensure accountability across programs. You will oversee staff conducting court work, intake, and short‑term care for families and children alleged to be abused or neglected, with an emphasis on safety and equity.

Requirements include six years of child welfare experience (or equivalent), a bachelor's degree (or advanced degree in a related field), and a