CHILD WELFARE SUPERVISOR (Bastrop, LA)
Job Location:
Bastrop, TX - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
Department MISSION
To protect children empower families and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe stable and strong.
Department VISION
A future where every child thrives in a loving environment supported by empowered families and resilient communities.
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.This vacancy is located in the Morehouse Parish Child Welfare Office in Bastrop LA and supervises a unit of Foster Care and administrative employees
This Child Welfare Supervisor is a crucial role that supports and monitors staff performance identifies necessary resources and ensures accountability. The incumbent of this position exercises direct supervision over staff that perform court work intake functions and perform short-term care for families and children who are alleged to be abused/neglected.- Minimum Qualifications
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 bachelors 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 drivers 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).- Job Specification
- The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties:
- Provide direct line supervision to staff through supervisor conferences case staffing unit conferences on-the-job training and review of completed work assignments etc.
- Determines work assignments coordinates workflow and duty assignments of employees monitors work productivity and activity to assure compliance with Agency procedures and policies.
- Attends appropriate Agency staffings meetings and training/conferences in order to carry out the Agencys policies and to enhance skills development.
- Works directly with clients professionals and community members who are upset and need clarification about a workers intervention or Agency intervention in general.
- Interviews potential job applicants and recommends hiring to the next supervisory level.
- Performs other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.
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 and on call duty.
Compensation: The Child Welfare Supervisor position has a minimum Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.91/hr.
Location: This position is located in Bastrop LA
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 individuals 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.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
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 this job title must be included in this application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe 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:Laura Milstead
DCFS Human ResourcesDCFS 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
