Child Welfare Supervisor CPI
Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - 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 East Baton Rouge Child Welfare Office in Baton Rouge LA (CPI Unit).
Join Our Team at DCFS: Child Welfare Supervisor
The incumbent of this position will support and monitor staff performance identifies necessary resources and ensures accountability.The work unit assigned to this supervisor consists of Child Welfare Trainees/ Specialists in the Child Protection Investigation Foster Care and Family Services programs.If youre driven collaborative and ready to make an impact - this could be the opportunity for you!- 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:
- Guides employees through the assessment of the validity of the child abuse/neglect allegations.
- Guides employees through the risk of harm assessment and need for out of home placement of abused/neglected children.
- Guides employees through the assessment of the services of referrals needed for clients who have been investigated for alleged abuse/neglect.
- Assess ongoing training needs of the staff and offers the training or helps arrange for the training through appropriate Agency channels.
- Reviews and evaluates work performance; counsels with employees regarding work performance; may recommend disciplinary action of an employee.
- Works directly with clients professionals and community members who are upset and need clarification about a workers intervention or Agency intervention in general.
- 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.
Compensation: The Child Welfare Supervisor position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $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 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.Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.
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:Human Resources
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.
Required Experience:
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