Child Welfare Supervisor

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department MISSION To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

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.

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• 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.

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.

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Responsible for specialized supervision of staff assigned in the Family Services Program.
• Assigning cases, assisting workers with on-going risk assessments and determinations of child safety.
• Locate placement resources; accompanying workers in the field, home visits, court appearances and provide case consultation for workers when necessary.
• Respond to court orders/inquires/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- organized workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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. 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 Tangipahoa Parish Child Welfare Office in Amite, Louisiana.

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.

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact:

Shelby Young

DCFS Human…