Child Welfare Supervisor - CPI Job Baton Rouge area,Louisiana USA,Social Work

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 East Baton Rouge Child Welfare Office in Baton Rouge, LA (CPI Unit). Join Our Team at DCFS:
Child Welfare Supervisor

The incumbent of this position will support and monitor staff performance, identifies necessary resources, and ensures accountability.

The work unit assigned to this supervisor consists of Child Welfare Trainees/ Specialists in the Child Protection Investigation, Foster Care, and Family Services programs.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact - this could be the opportunity for you!

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).

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

Job Duties:

Guides employees through the assessment of the validity of the child abuse/neglect allegations.
Guides employees through the risk of harm assessment and need for out of home placement of abused/neglected children.
Guides employees through the assessment of the services of referrals needed for clients who have been investigated for alleged abuse/neglect.
Assess ongoing training needs of the staff and offers the training or helps arrange for the training through appropriate Agency channels.
Reviews and evaluates work performance; counsels with employees regarding work performance; may recommend disciplinary action of an employee.
Works directly with clients, professionals, and community members who are upset and need clarification about a worker's intervention or Agency intervention in general.
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. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Compens…