Salary : $5,583.00 - $10,062.00 Monthly
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 223912CWM1TRN72426HS
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

Join Our Team at DCFS: Child Welfare Manager 1 - Training (Calcasieu Parish)
This position within the Office of Child Welfare plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and overseeing training systems that strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of Louisiana's Child Welfare workforce and related partners.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!
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:

• Initiates statewide training needs assessments using surveys, focus groups, performance data, and workforce trends to determine immediate and long-range training and development priorities.
• Integrates DCFS priorities into training design, including workforce staffing and continuous quality improvement.
• Develops and delivers highly technical, advanced training for diverse audiences, including front-line child welfare staff, supervisors, caregivers, attorneys, and community partners.
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves curricula and training materials created by staff or external vendors for accuracy, consistency, and policy alignment.
• Drafts, manages, and monitors training-related budgets including staff training allocations, external contracts, instructional supplies, and technology resources.
• Prepares reports and dashboards tracking training completion, effectiveness, outcomes, and alignment with organizational performance goals.
• Supervises Training and Development Specialists and support staff across training modalities.
• 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.

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.

Work Location: Calcasieu Parish
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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.
01

Are you a current, permanent DCFS employee?

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

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.
04

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question