Child Welfare Supervisor
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 224033CWSupvsr07.28.26SY
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Job classification: CHILD WELFARE SUPERVISOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration
Summary
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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We're looking for a Child Welfare Supervisor to join our Child Welfare team in Amite, Louisiana in the Tangipahoa Parish Office.
Examples of duties
Six years of experience in child welfare; ORSix 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).
Qualifications
Supplemental information
- 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.
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.
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.
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