What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Manager (Covington Region) position at DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services?
Salary
$5,583.00 - $10,062.00 Monthly
Location
Amite, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
226099CWM1COV09.14.26SY
Department
DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
9/23/2026 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.
Join Our Team at DCFS: The Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare system is designed for protection, safety and healthy development. Child Welfare provides skilled and knowledgeable workers who deliver these services in a culturally sensitive manner and provide an efficient, sophisticated, supportive and committed supervisory and administrative staff.
The Child Welfare Manager 1 is a highly responsible managerial position that serves as an operations manager of Child Welfare within the Department of Children and Family Services. It directs and coordinates the implementation of Child Welfare programs which serves the core mission of DCFS.
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:
- Supports executive review, analysis, and management of Child Welfare personnel performance, practice, trends, training needs, and succession plans.
- Identifies, directs, and performs the identification of policies and practices related to staff development.
- Serves as a support liaison for facilitating communications with the data system staff, legal staff, Human Resources, Child Welfare Executive staff, and other pertinent staff in addressing staff performance issues.
- Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures that govern Child Welfare Services.
- Provides for unit and individual staff supervisory meetings.
- Provides oversight and guidance to work completed on special projects and work groups as needed including monitoring contracts to address staff performance issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the agency.
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.
Location of Work: This position is located in the Covington Region Child Welfare Office in Amite, LA.
Louisiana HB420 requires that all prospective DCFS employees complete and clear multiple background checks prior to employment with the agency.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete and 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 additional information about this vacancy, please contact:
Shelby Young
DCFS Human Resources
shelby.young.dcfs@la.gov
DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer (SAME) for People with Disabilities" that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- 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.
State 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.
Retirement – 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):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $5,583 - $10,062