Entry Level Child Protective Services Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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 Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Child Protection InvestigationsThis is a second-shift opportunity, offering a consistent 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight), with three days off each week-including every other weekend.

This schedule includes some weekends and holidays, providing a unique opportunity for work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in your community. Help make a difference and join our team today. To see if this job is right for you, please view our job preview video here: Learn more about the benefits to working for DCFS by visiting our careers page.

Multiple vacancies will be filled with this posting. The domicile of the vacancies will be determined by the selected applicants. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in child welfare; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in child welfare; OR An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus two 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: Assure the safety and well-being of children through supervision of the Child Welfare Specialists (CWS) Trainee/1/2/3 investigation of allegations of child abuse and neglect

Provides direct line supervision of professional level CWS employees in the Child Protection Investigation Program through supervisor conferences, case staffing, unit conferences, on the job training, review of completed work assignments. Guides employees through the assessment of validity of the child abuse/neglect allegations and through the risk of harm assessment and need for out of home placement. Determines work assignments, coordinates work flow and duty assignment of employees, monitors work productivity and activity to assure compliance with Agency procedures and policies.

Attends appropriate agency staffing, meetings, and training/conferences in order to carry out the agency's policies, and to enhance skills development. Reviews and evaluates work performance Works directly with clients, professionals, and community members who are upset and need clarification about a worker's intervention or Agency intervention in general. Performs other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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. Compensation: The Child Welfare Supervisor has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.91/hr. This position will also receive an additional $4.00/hr shift differential pay for hours actually worked during their regularly scheduled shift (1:30 PM - Midnight)

Work Schedule: This is a second-shift position, consisting of a 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight), with three days off each week on a rotating schedule-including every other weekend. This schedule also will include some weekends and holidays. Location: We are looking to fill multiple vacancies, and the domicile of these vacancies will be determined by the selected applicants.

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency. 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: Miranda Batiste via email at Miranda.Issac.DCFS@La.Gov

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.