Child Welfare Supervisor

State of Louisiana • Bogalusa, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Welfare Supervisor joins the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services’ Child Welfare team at the Washington Parish Office in Bogalusa, Louisiana. The role supervises staff, supports workers handling complex cases, helps identify placement resources, and provides case consultation and hands-on support during fieldwork, home visits, and court appearances. The supervisor also responds to court-related requests, provides ongoing staff training, and helps foster a safe, organized, and productive workplace.

The position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexible schedules may be available after meeting certain criteria and depend on the position. The appointment may be probational, promotional, or a job appointment lasting up to 48 months; job appointments may convert to probational appointments. The position may also be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

The stated special entrance rate is $26.91 per hour. Prospective employees must complete and clear multiple background checks. The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1(c), and must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle before appointment.

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 a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two 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 before appointment.
• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1(c).
• Prospective employees must complete and clear multiple background checks prior to employment.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university count as one year of experience toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours (four years of substitution).

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff assigned to the unit.
• Locate placement resources.
• Accompany workers in the field, on home visits, and at court appearances.
• Provide case consultation for workers.
• Respond to court orders, inquiries, and requests from judges, attorneys, and other court personnel.
• Provide ongoing training for staff.
• Create a positive environment that promotes productivity in a safe, comfortable, clean, and well-organized workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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