Child Welfare Manager 1 (Caddo Parish)

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 position is located in the Shreveport region and is responsible for Caddo parish CPI and Family Services units. 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. 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.

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

• Supports executive review, analysis, and management of Child Welfare personnel performance, practice, trends, training needs, and succession plans.
• Identifies, directs, and performs the identification of policies and practices related to staff development.
• Serves as a support liaison for facilitating communications with the data system staff, legal staff, Human Resources, Child Welfare Executive staff, and other pertinent staff in addressing staff performance issues.
• Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures that govern Child Welfare Services.
• Provides for unit and individual staff supervisory meetings.
• Provides oversight and guidance to work completed on special projects and work groups as needed including monitoring contracts to address staff performance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the agency.

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 of Work: This position is located in the Shreveport Region Child Welfare department in Caddo Parish.

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.

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 driver's license.

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 additional information about this vacancy, please contact: Laura Milstead DCFS Human Resources [email protected] 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.