NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Child Welfare Manager 1 (Monroe Region)
Monroe, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,477/mo - $9,856/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services, which is dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and families. The Child Welfare Manager 1 oversees the implementation of Child Welfare programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal policies while providing guidance to staff in the Ouachita Parish Foster Care units.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs and ensures proper implementation and operation of all Child Welfare programs within the parish office(s)
Responsible for overseeing the establishment and maintenance of sound supervisory practices by providing guidance, direction and consultation to first line professional supervisors in the performance of their duties
Responsible for program operations and functions by assuring systems are in place for units to accept cases: developing plans to address the needs of clients; assisting with location of difficult placement resources; monitoring workflow and addressing the administrative needs of the supervisory units. This may be accomplished through supervisory conferences, staffing, unit meetings, written and electronic communications, etc
Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with state and federal policies and procedures that govern Child Welfare Services
Provides supervisory work planning, goal setting, and performance evaluations with subordinate staff utilizing established Child Welfare performance measures
Addresses performance concerns and recommends merit increases and disciplinary actions, promotions, etc. Performs direct and indirect supervision, conflict resolution, grievances and other similar activities as needed
Develops and implements a plan for ongoing on-the-job training and professional development for subordinate staff
Qualification
Required
Seven years of experience in child welfare
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in child welfare
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in child welfare
An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in child welfare
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
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)
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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.
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).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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