Title:  District Family Services Supervisor

Overview

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a supervisor to provide administrative and professional-level leadership for the delivery of social and protective services within an assigned district.

This position plays a critical role in implementing and reinforcing the Family Services Division’s vision, mission, and core practice principles, while promoting strong partnerships with families, the courts, and community providers to support child safety, well-being, permanency, and law-abiding outcomes for children and families.

This role provides direct supervision to an ongoing Children’s Protective Services (CPS) team responsible for court-involved and DCF custody cases for children and youth from birth through age 18. Supervisory responsibilities include a balance of administrative, educational, and supportive oversight to ensure high-quality practice and accountability. Duties include providing guidance and coaching to staff, supporting professional development, overseeing case practice and decision-making, and ensuring compliance with policy, statute, and court requirements. The supervisor is responsible for fostering an environment that supports open communication, effective teaming, and collaboration both within DCF and with external partners.

Supervisors are expected to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and accountable work culture that encourages critical thinking, sound judgment, and consistent application of family-centered and trauma-informed practice.

 All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation. Supervision is exercised over professional and paraprofessional employees. Work is performed under the direction of a Family Services District Director.

Who May Apply

This position, District Family Services Supervisor (Job Requisition #54110), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact karen.mcewing@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in an office setting although some field travel may be necessary, for which private means of transportation must be available. Occasional court appearance relative to program client needs/status may be required. Although duties normally occur within a regular weekday schedule, some evening and weekend duty may be necessary to provide necessary service and/or emergency coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in social work AND one (1) year or more of casework experience with a child protective or juvenile services caseload.

OR

Bachelor's degree or higher in a human services field AND three (3) years or more of casework experience with a child protective or juvenile services caseload.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year or more of supervisory experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexib
• le Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.