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Child Welfare Supervisor (Foster Care Unit - Baton Rouge Region) chez State of Louisiana, LA

State of Louisiana, LA · Baton Rouge, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite

$53,640.00  -  $96,528.00

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About the Department


Department MISSION


Department MISSION

DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.

Department VISION

We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. 

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.


This vacancy is located in the East Baton Rouge Child Welfare Office in Baton Rouge, LA (Foster Care Unit).


The incumbent of this position primarily exercises direct supervision over a unit of Child Welfare Specialists providing services in the Foster Care program in line with the agency mission and goals. 

Position Duties

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.

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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

NOTE:
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:
*Provides direct line supervision of specialized and professional social services employees.
* Guides employees in the assessment of the services and identification of specialized needs of clients. 
* Monitors work performance and productivity.
* Determines work assignments and coordinates workflow.
* Participates in the resolution of case decisions on complex cases.
*Represent the agency at staffing held with community partners. 


Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.  

Work Schedule:  Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.  Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.  Some positions require working shifts.  


Work Location: This position is located in the East Baton Rouge Parish Child Welfare Office Foster Care Unit in Baton Rouge, LA. 

Compensation:  The referenced position has a minimum Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below: 
  • Child Welfare Supervisor:  $26.91/hr.

In accordance with La. R.S. 46:51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCS) check for a potential employee of the department to determine whether or not said individual's name appears on a SCR subsequent to December 31, 2009, and whose duties include: investigations of child abuse or neglect, supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, direct care to a child, or performance of licensing surveys.

In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry. 

Note: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c). Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle.


How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete and electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.  Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Brittney Gunter

[email protected]
DCFS Human Resources

DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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