CHILD WELFARE SUPERVISOR (LINCOLN PARISH)

Ruston, LA, LA, US Until 9/23/2026 6+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260722122830_DCFS Primary Logo Full Color.jpg" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt=""></div><br><div style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: inherit"><u>Department MISSION</u></span></div><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: inherit">To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>Department VISION</u></span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.</span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><u>Department VALUES</u></span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><span style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.</span></p><div style="font-style: inherit; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><br style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"></div><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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. &nbsp;</span></span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"></span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position is for a&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Child Welfare Supervisor in the Lincoln Parish Child Welfare department in Ruston, LA.</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The incumbent in this position supervises a team of CPI and Family Services employees.</span></strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit">If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!</span></p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Six years of experience in child welfare; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two years of experience in child welfare.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">NOTE:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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).</span><div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166770" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.</div><p><u>Job Duties:</u></p><ul><li>Responsible for program operations and functions to process cases, coordinate and monitor workflow, guide employees in assessment of services and placement needs</li><li>Monitor work productivity, assign CPS cases, pre-investigate staffing, and administrative needs</li><li>Ensure CPS deadlines are met according to policy&nbsp;</li><li>Provide supervisory conferences, case consultations, team case staffing, review of work assignments, ensure compliance with laws and policies</li><li>Supervisory work planning, goal setting and performance evaluations, provide on-going training and professional development to staff</li><li>Serves as a liaison to the community, other agencies, groups and resources</li><li>Participates in recruitment and selection of hiring new staff</li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></p><p><strong>Appointment Type:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong>&nbsp; Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday plus overtime as needed. &nbsp;Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. &nbsp;Some positions require working shifts. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: This vacancy is located in the Monroe Region Child Welfare Office in Lincoln Parish.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong>The <strong>Child Welfare Supervisor</strong> has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of <strong>$</strong><strong>26.91/hr.</strong></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>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).</p><p><strong>Must possess a valid driver's license &amp; access to a personal vehicle.&nbsp;</strong></p>&nbsp;<p><u>How To Apply:</u></p><p><strong>No Civil Service Test score&nbsp;</strong>is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p><p>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. &nbsp;Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.</p><p>* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). &nbsp;Resumes <u>will not&nbsp;</u>be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. &nbsp;Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Contact Information:</u></p><p>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</p><p>Laura Milstead</p><p><a>[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>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. &nbsp;</strong></p>
About this role

Summary

Supervise child welfare team, ensure case compliance, coordinate services, monitor workflow and staff performance.

Job title

Child Welfare Supervisor (Lincoln Parish)

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Ruston, LA; no remote work allowed

Salary

$56k+

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisioncase managementcommunity liaisonpolicy compliance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

child welfaresupervisioncase managementsocial work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ruston, LA 71270, USA

On-site City