Preventive Services Supervisor

Description

Child and Family Services partners with the Erie County Department of Social Services to provide Preventive Services to children and families who are experiencing challenges that may place children at risk of entering the child welfare system. Through intensive home- and community-based case management, family support, advocacy, and connection to resources, Preventive Services helps strengthen families, improve child safety and well‑being, and prevent the need for foster care or other out‑of‑home placements whenever possible.

• Provide reflective supervision, coaching, guidance, and ongoing support to Preventive Services staff.
• Conduct regular individual supervision, team meetings, field observations, and written performance evaluations.
• Support staff in developing effective assessment, engagement, safety planning, advocacy, and case management skills.
• Review cases with staff to ensure services are progressing toward measurable goals, addressing identified needs, and moving toward timely case closure when appropriate.
• Identify training and professional development opportunities that strengthen practice and support career growth.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and employee well‑being.
• Support staff in navigating complex family situations, maintaining healthy professional boundaries, and utilizing self‑care strategies to reduce burnout and promote retention.

• Partner with the Program Manager to ensure effective program implementation and achievement of contractual, agency, and program performance expectations.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and actively participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Manage a limited caseload to maintain direct practice knowledge and support program billing requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, program planning, outcome monitoring, and implementation of best practices.
• Assist in monitoring productivity and service delivery to ensure families receive timely, high‑quality support.

• Monitor staff documentation, service delivery, and case activity to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Program Manager and Corporate Compliance and Quality Improvement staff to prepare for audits, reviews, and monitoring activities.
• Support staff in meeting documentation, billing, and reporting requirements.
• Utilize data and performance measures to identify trends, address concerns, and support continuous program improvement.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Erie County Department of Social Services and other community partners.
• Participate in meetings with funders, community stakeholders, schools, service providers, and other systems supporting children and families.
• Advocate for families and support coordination of services across systems.
• Represent Child and Family Services in a professional manner that reflects the agency's mission and values.

• Provide guidance and oversight regarding the use of Connections, Salesforce, and other required systems.
• Ensure staff adherence to agency procedures, communication protocols, and technology requirements.
• Maintain compliance with agency vehicle usage and safety policies.
• Complete administrative tasks, reports, and supervisory documentation in a timely manner.

• Model culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, and family‑centered practice.
• Promote equitable access to services and respectful engagement with all children, families, and community partners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with children and families in child welfare, family support, behavioral health, education, housing, or related human services settings required.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, train, or…