Entry Level Child Protective Services Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $4,664.40 - $8,213.00 Monthly
Location : Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 225390CWSUPR82726TP
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
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.
This position is for a Child Welfare Supervisor in the St. Mary Parish Child Welfare Office in Lafayette, LA.
The incumbent in this position supervises a team of Foster Care, CPI and Family Services employees.
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:

• Direct supervision over a unit of first-line Child Welfare Specialists and assigned clerical/support staff providing services in the Foster Care, CPI, and Family Services programs in line with the above outlined agency mission and goals.
• Duties will include assigning cases, assisting workers with on-going risk assessments and determinations of child safety, locating foster homes and/or other placement resources, approving/authorizing placements and replacements of foster children, etc.
• Assessing cases eligible for Family Services intervention.
• Assists workers in identifying and locating services and resources to meet needs for individuals and families.
• Provides auxiliary supervisor for staff in all agency programs which requires a working knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Provides on-going training and staff development for workers.
• Communicates with executive management, advising of program trends/needs and individual case situations as necessary.

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 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.
Location: This vacancy is located in the Lafayette Region Child Welfare Office in St. Mary Parish.
Compensation: The Child Welfare Supervisor has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.91/hr, ($ 2,152.80/biweekly).
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:
Brittney Gunter
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.
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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Do 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.

• Yes
• No

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If 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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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

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• No

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