Child Welfare Supervisor
State of Louisiana•Ruston, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is for a Child Welfare Supervisor in the Lincoln Parish Child Welfare department in Ruston, LA. The incumbent in this position supervises a team of CPI and Family Services employees. The Department of Children and Family Services' 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.
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
- 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 program operations and functions to process cases, coordinate and monitor workflow, guide employees in assessment of services and placement needs
- Monitor work productivity, assign CPS cases, pre-investigate staffing, and administrative needs
- Ensure CPS deadlines are met according to policy
- Provide supervisory conferences, case consultations, team case staffing, review of work assignments, ensure compliance with laws and policies
- Supervisory work planning, goal setting and performance evaluations, provide on-going training and professional development to staff
- Serves as a liaison to the community, other agencies, groups and resources
- Participates in recruitment and selection of hiring new staff
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
Education Level
High school or GED
