Children and Families Program Supervisor (Hybrid | 40 Hours)

Department of Children & Families; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Families is seeking a Program Supervisor to oversee a network of over fifty congregate care programs operating 24/7 for youth in Hartford, CT. The role requires supervision of staff conducting reviews, meetings with providers, and monitoring program outcomes, with statewide travel as needed.

The position is hybrid and full-time, based in Hartford within the Behavioral Health Division, and demands strong organizational skills and experience with child welfare systems

Qualifications

• Eight years of professional experience in child welfare, protective services, foster care, adoption, or social and human services.
• One year of supervisory experience over professional staff in child welfare, protective services, children's mental health, or juvenile justice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with relationships across multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Familiarity with prevention/diversion/intervention services for youth and families.
• Knowledge of Connecticut provider network and systems of care.
• Experience managing provider partnerships and monitoring provider performance using data and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff conducting Private Non-Medical Institutions reviews.
• Lead provider meetings and program outcome monitoring.
• Oversee incident follow-up and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with statewide partners; travel statewide as required.
• Hybrid, full-time position based in Hartford with travel.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Data-driven decision making

Job description

The Children and Families Program Supervisor oversees more than fifty congregate care programs operating 24/7 for youth within the Connecticut Department of Children and Families' Behavioral Health Division. The role includes direct supervision of staff conducting Private Non-Medical Institutions reviews, provider meetings, program outcome monitoring, and incident follow-up. This is a hybrid, full-time position based in Hartford with statewide travel, requiring strong organizational skills and experience with child welfare systems.

• Eight years of professional experience in child welfare, protective services, foster care, adoption, or social and human services
• One year of supervisory experience over professional staff in child welfare, protective services, children's mental health, or juvenile justice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated relationships across multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Familiarity with prevention/diversion/intervention services for youth and families
• Knowledge of Connecticut provider network and systems of care
• Experience managing provider partnerships and monitoring provider performance using data and outcomes