Child Welfare Supervisor (Lafayette Parish)
State of Louisiana•Lafayette, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a Child Welfare Supervisor for its Lafayette Parish office. This role involves direct supervision of first-line Child Welfare Specialists and support staff within the Foster Care Program. The department's mission is to keep children safe, help individuals and families become self-sufficient, and provide refuge during disasters. DCFS values dignity, compassion, respect, integrity, innovation, and equity in serving the people of Louisiana.
Requirements
- 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.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- A current 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).
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for specialized supervision of staff assigned in the Foster Care 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.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
