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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. Join Our Team at DCFS: Child Welfare Manager 2 The position serves as the senior leader within the Office of Child Welfare responsible for directing, supervising, and evaluating the statewide training and workforce development program for DCFS in partnership with the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA).

This role provides strategic oversight of staff, contracts, budgets, and learning systems while ensuring alignment with the DCFS mission to protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you. Minimum Qualifications 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)

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: Directs the child welfare training strategy statewide, including foundational, ongoing, and specialized training. Develops and maintains policy, program standards, and quality assurance protocols for all training activities to ensure compliance with state/federal mandates and national best practices.

Supervises and manages Child Welfare Managers, including professional development, coaching, performance evaluation, and staff retention. Develops, submits, and manages the statewide training operating budget, including state general funds, federal match, and project-based allocations. Oversees curriculum review and approval to ensure alignment with DCFS policy, Louisiana Children's Code, state and federal law, and research-supported best practices.

Provides consultation to regional leadership, field offices, legal units, and partner agencies to ensure consistent and effective implementation of training statewide. 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. Work Location: Baton Rouge, LA 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

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). Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle

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 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 not be 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: HR.Inquiry@LA.GOV DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities"