Family Preservation Supervisor

3 months ago

Providence, United States Children's Friend Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionYour Career Their Future

Our employees are our biggest asset, and we intentionally shape their work experience to support growth opportunities that will impact our services. As we continue to evolve, we’re looking for skills, experience, energy, and creativity to support our initiatives. Put simply, this will be both fun and a meaningful journey


Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Family Preservation Supervisor will work with Fostering Families staff. The Fostering Families program works with kinship foster families and provide a range of counseling and supportive services including individual, family and group counseling, service linkage; individualized education and training; support related to separation, grief and loss; contact with birth families; and information related to concurrent planning.

  • Provide effective individual supervision to assigned Fostering Families staff on a weekly basis and as needed and during team meetings.
  • Maintain and monitor referrals within the program and assign caseloads to staff as appropriate.
  • Ensure culturally competent services to families including clinical assessment and intervention, case management, crisis intervention, information and referral to families referred to the program.
  • Oversee daily operations of program needs, including, but not limited to, contracts, federal data collection, and collaboration with partnering agencies.
  • Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed within established program time frames and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Ensure advocacy for families to other service systems including RIDOC, RI DCYF, legal, judicial, medical, educational, human services, etc.
  • Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic and agency-wide issues and needs.
  • Provide supervisory backup for staff as needed after regular working hours.
  • Constructively utilize individual and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness as a supervisor and in providing services to clients.
  • Maintain current information regarding agency programs, along with information related to child welfare polices.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development through trainings, both external and internal.
  • Participate, as required, with administrative staff in the evaluation of agency programs and service delivery.
  • Assist in publicizing agency programs and educating others about the agency and its services.
  • Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experience is supported and valued throughout the agency.
  • Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program by working collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic and agency-wide issues and needs.
  • Meet productivity standards for the program
  • Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Mental Health or closely related field.
  • Licensure required in Rhode Island at the highest possible level, based on degree and experience.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of the child welfare system, working with at risk children and their families.
  • Previous supervisory experience required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours per program needs required.
  • Proven time management skills and relationship building skills.
  • Experience with computer programs including databases, Microsoft Word and email systems preferred.
  • Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile, and auto liability insurance.
  • The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
  • Under general supervision from the Director of Programs.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

  • Medical Dental and Vision coverage
  • Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
  • Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 12 Holidays
  • Competitive Vacation Benefits
  • Training and Professional Development
  • Education Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Our Mission

Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children.

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