Child Welfare Manager ; Shreveport Region

Overview

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.

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Child Welfare Manager 1 Foster Care, Shreveport (Caddo Parish)

The Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare system is designed for protection, safety and healthy development. Child Welfare provides skilled and knowledgeable workers who deliver these services in a culturally sensitive manner and provide an efficient, sophisticated, supportive and committed supervisory and administrative staff.

The Child Welfare Manager 1 is a highly responsible managerial position that serves as an operations manager of Child Welfare within the Department of Children and Family Services. It directs and coordinates the implementation of Child Welfare programs which serves the core mission of DCFS. These programs include but are not limited to child protection services and making permanent plans for children and meeting their daily needs of food, shelter, clothing, necessary physical medical services, school supplies and incidental personal needs and adoption placement services for foster children freed for adoption.

The selected applicant will be responsible for the Foster Care and IVE programs in Shreveport, LA.

• Plans, directs and ensures proper implementation and operation of all Child Welfare programs within the parish office(s).
• Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of sound supervisory practices by providing guidance, direction and consultation to first line professional supervisors in the performance of their duties.
• Responsible for program operations and functions by assuring systems are in place for units to accept cases: developing plans to address the needs of clients; assisting with location of difficult placement resources; monitoring workflow and addressing the administrative needs of the supervisory units.
• Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures that govern Child Welfare Services.
• Provides supervisory work planning, goal setting, and performance evaluations with subordinate staff utilizing established Child Welfare performance measures.
• Addresses performance concerns and recommends merit increases and disciplinary actions, promotions, etc. Performs direct and indirect supervision, conflict resolution, grievances and other similar activities as needed.
• Develops and implements a plan for ongoing on-the-job training and professional development for subordinate staff.

• Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in child welfare; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in child welfare; OR
• An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three 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.

• Appointment Type:
  Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Work Schedule:
  
  Typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible schedules may be available after meeting certain criteria and dependent on the position. Some positions require working shifts.
• Location of Work:
  Shreveport Region Child Welfare Office, Shreveport, LA
• Background Checks:
  State Central Registry check, Drug Test, Criminal Background, Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry as required by state law.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Supporting information on eligibility should be included in the application (relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact:

Laura Milstead
laura.milstead.dcfs

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