Child Welfare Supervisor
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nChild Welfare Supervisor
nSalary
n$4,664.40 - $8,213.00 Monthly
nLocation
nRuston, LA
nJob Type
nClassified
nJob Number
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nDepartment
nDCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
nOpening Date
n08/13/2026
nClosing Date
n8/18/ :59 PM Central
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About this Job
nDepartment MISSION
nTo protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.
nDepartment VISION
nA future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.
nDepartment VALUES
nTreating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
nAt 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.
nThis position is for a Child Welfare Supervisor in the Lincoln Parish Child Welfare department in Ruston, LA.
nThe incumbent in this position supervises a team of CPI and Family Services employees.
nMinimum Qualifications
nSix years of experience in child welfare; OR
nSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR
nA bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR
nAn advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two years of experience in child welfare.
nEXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
nEvery 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.
nNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
nPossession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
nA current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
nNOTE:
nThe incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
nJob Specification
nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere ( .
nJob Duties and Other Information
nJob Duties:
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Responsible for program operations and functions to process cases, coordinate and monitor workflow, guide employees in assessment of services and placement needs
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Monitor work productivity, assign CPS cases, pre-investigate staffing, and administrative needs
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Ensure CPS deadlines are met according to policy
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Provide supervisory conferences, case consultations, team case staffing, review of work assignments, ensure compliance with laws and policies
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Supervisory work planning, goal setting and performance evaluations, provide on-going training and professional development to staff
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Serves as a liaison to the community, other agencies, groups and resources
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Participates in recruitment and selection of hiring new staff
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Position-Specific Details:
nAppointment 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.
nWork Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday plus overtime as needed. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
nLocation: This vacancy is located in the Monroe Region Child Welfare Office in Lincoln Parish.
nCompensation: The Child Welfare Supervisor has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.91/hr.
nIn 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.
nIn 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.
nNOTE: 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).
nMust possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle.
nHow To Apply:
nNo Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
nTo 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.
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- 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. n
Contact Information:
nFor further information about this vacancy, contact:
nLaura Milstead
n nDCFS 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.
nLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at
nParental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
nMore information can be found at
nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
nState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
nRetirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system
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Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
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Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others
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nDo you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with DCFS? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew.
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nIf you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by DCFS. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A
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nDo you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
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nState of Louisiana
nAddress
n1201 N 3rd St
nBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
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