Child Welfare Supervisor - Centralized Intake

Child Welfare Supervisor - Centralized Intake Print ( Apply ufeff Child Welfare Supervisor - Centralized Intake Salary $4,470.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 217068CWSup-1.30.26SS Department DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services Opening Date 02/02/2026 Closing Date 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Department MISSION DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. Department VISION We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. Department VALUES Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity. Join Our Team at DCFS: Child Welfare Supervisor The Child Welfare Intake Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight for the Louisiana Child Safety Response Center (LCSRC), the Departmentu2019s 911-style call center responsible for receiving, assessing, and routing reports of child abuse, neglect, and other child welfare concerns. This position ensures that all incoming reports are managed promptly, accurately, and in full compliance with Louisiana state law, DCFS policy, and professional standards. This position provides direct supervision, coaching, and support to Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) and ensuring that each call is assessed for urgency, documented correctly, and routed to the appropriate local office. The Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining service quality, staff performance, and consistent decision-making in a fast-paced, high-volume, and emotionally demanding environment. 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. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactu2014this 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 bacheloru2019s 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 foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Responsible for supervision of staff assigned to the unit. + Guides employees in the review, assessment, and decisions of intake reports. + Assure reports received are reported/communicated to the assigned parish in a timely manner. + Serve in the capacity of intake worker as needed. 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 u2013 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 : 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 u201cApplyu201d 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 beaccepted 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: Tr'yan Kador DCFS is an u201cEqual Opportunity Employeru201d, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) 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 tomake a differencethrough 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: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? + Yes + No 02 Do you have any experience in a call center? + Yes + No 03 Do you have any experience in a dispatch or communications center? + Yes + No 04 Do you have any prior experience with DCFS? If yes, how many years Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-02-04