We're Hiring: Family Development Supervisor
Location:Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls, RI. The Supervisor will oversee services throughout the agency’s catchment area and travel between sites as needed. Site assignments may vary based on program needs.
Reports To: Family Development Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)
We’re looking for a passionate Family Development Supervisor to lead and support a dedicated team of Family Advocates and Home Visitors in strengthening families and promoting positive outcomes for children across Rhode Island. In this role, you’ll provide reflective supervision, guide high-quality home visiting and family support services, and help ensure families have the resources, relationships, and support they need to thrive.
If you’re a collaborative, compassionate leader who believes in family-centered practice, community partnerships, equity, and empowering families to reach their goals, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Do:
- Supervise and Support Staff: Provide coaching, reflective supervision, guidance, and professional development to Family Advocates and Home Visitors.
- Oversee Home Visiting: Monitor services, support family engagement, and ensure staff help families set and achieve meaningful goals.
- Support Families: Promote strengths-based, trauma-informed practices that help families address challenges and access needed resources.
- Build Community Partnerships: Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to coordinate services and advocate for families.
- Monitor Program Quality: Review documentation, assessments, family plans, program data, and compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements.
- Oversee Multiple Sites: Monitor Family Development services across the catchment area, support staff at different locations, and promote consistent, high-quality service delivery.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Family Development, or a related field required, Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with at-risk children and families.
- Minimum of two (2) years of staff supervision experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of home visiting, family development, community resources, and family-centered practice.
Why Join Children’s Friend?
At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at .
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
