Child Welfare Supervisor (Lincoln Parish)
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's MISSION is to protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. The Department's VISION is a future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities. The Department's VALUES include treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity. At The Department of Children and Family Services, our 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
