Child Welfare Supervisor (Concordia Parish)

State of Louisiana • Vidalia, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Supervisor is located in the Concordia Parish Child Welfare Office in Vidalia, Louisiana. The role directly supervises staff who perform court work, intake functions, and short-term care for families and children alleged to have experienced abuse or neglect. The supervisor supports and monitors staff performance, identifies necessary resources, and ensures accountability.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services works to protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities, delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services with integrity and a commitment to equity. The department’s values include treating people with dignity, compassion, and respect.

The position typically works 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible schedules may be available after certain criteria are met, depending on the position; some positions require shift work and on-call duty. The minimum Special Entrance Rate is $26.91 per hour.

The position may be filled as a probational appointment, a job appointment lasting up to 48 months (which may convert to a probational appointment), a detail with promotion within 12 months, or through promotion of a permanent classified employee. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. 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. The employee must not have been convicted of or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1(c).

Requirements

• Six years of experience in child welfare; or six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of child welfare experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus three years of child welfare experience; or an advanced degree in social science, behavioral health, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two years of child welfare experience.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license and have 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision through supervisor conferences, case staffing, unit conferences, on-the-job training, and review of completed work assignments.
• Determine work assignments, coordinate workflow and employee duty assignments, and monitor productivity and activity for compliance with agency procedures and policies.
• Attend agency staffings, meetings, and training or conferences to carry out agency policies and support skills development.
• Work directly with clients, professionals, and community members who are upset or need clarification about a worker’s or the agency’s intervention.
• Interview potential job applicants and recommend hiring to the next supervisory level.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the Department.

What This Job Offers

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