Child Welfare Manager 1 (Caddo Parish)

State of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Manager 1 is a highly responsible managerial position serving as an operations manager of Child Welfare within the Department of Children and Family Services. The role directs and coordinates the implementation of Child Welfare programs that serve the department’s core mission. This position is located in the Shreveport region and is responsible for Caddo Parish CPI and Family Services units.

The department’s mission is to protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. Its vision is for every child to thrive in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities. The department values treating all people with dignity, compassion, and respect, and providing services with integrity.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in child welfare; or six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of child welfare experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus four years of child welfare experience; or an advanced degree in social science, behavioral health, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of child welfare experience.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current, valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1(c).
• Selected candidates must pass a drug test, criminal background check, State Central Registry check, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry check.
• Applications must include relevant, detailed experience and education information; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Responsibilities

• Supports executive review, analysis, and management of Child Welfare personnel performance, practice, trends, training needs, and succession plans.
• Identifies, directs, and performs the identification of policies and practices related to staff development.
• Serves as a support liaison facilitating communications with data system staff, legal staff, Human Resources, Child Welfare Executive staff, and other pertinent staff to address staff performance issues.
• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures governing Child Welfare Services.
• Provides unit and individual staff supervisory meetings.
• Provides oversight and guidance to work completed on special projects and work groups as needed, including monitoring contracts to address staff performance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED