Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Child Welfare Supervisor

Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  Bogalusa, LA (Onsite)  •  20 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 223492CWSupvsr07.15.26SY

Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services

Job classification: CHILD WELFARE SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration

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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

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.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Drive Excellence in the Office to the Secretary

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you

We're looking for a Child Welfare Supervisor to join our Child Welfare team in Bogalusa, Louisiana in the Washington Parish Office.

Examples of 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).

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:
  • Responsible for specialized supervision of staff assigned in the Foster Care Program.
  • Assigning cases, assisting workers with on-going risk assessments and determinations of child safety.
  • Locate placement resources; accompanying workers in the field, home visits, court appearances and provide case consultation for workers when necessary.
  • Respond to court orders/inquires/requests from judges, attorneys and other court personnel.
  • Provide on-going training for staff.
  • Create a positive environment that promotes productivity in a safe comfortable, clean and well- organized workplace.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Location This vacancy is located in the Washington Parish Child Welfare Office in Bogalusa, Louisiana.

Compensation: The referenced position has a 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 (SCR) 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.


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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For additional information about this vacancy, please contact:
Shelby Young
DCFS Human Resources
shelby.young.dcfs@la.gov


Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.

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Accounting & Tax
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Year Founded
1848
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