District Family Services Supervisor - Newport

Vermont, Inc; Vermont; Presencial; USD 46.000 - 72.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

State of Vermont District Family Services Newport is seeking a Family Services Supervisor to oversee custody and court-involved cases and to provide administrative and supervisory work for professional staff serving children and families in the district.

The role emphasizes promoting safety, well-being, permanency and law abidance, and aligning practice with four key values. Supervisors lead teams, ensure open communication, and support accountability at all levels.

Qualificações

• Master's degree or higher in social work with 1+ year of casework in child protective or juvenile services.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a human services field with 3+ years of casework in child protective or juvenile services.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee custody and court-involved cases and provide administrative and supervisory leadership.
• Promote safety, well-being, permanency and law abidance for children and families.
• Foster open communication, teamwork and accountability within the district and with external partners.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Formação

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in human services

Descrição da vaga

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Title: District Family Services Supervisor - Newport

Application Deadline Date: 11/15/2026

Department: Children and Families

Location: Newport, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $33.53

Maximum Salary: $52.55

Overview

DCF Family Services Newport District is recruiting for a Family Services Supervisor. This position will oversee custody and court involved cases and will provide administrative and supervisory work at a professional level involving the provision of social and protective services to clients and their families in the district. It is the role of the supervisor to implement, teach and support the Family Services' vision, mission, and core practice principles and to promote partnerships with families and community to achieve safety, well-being, permanency and law abidance for children and families. Supervisors are expected to provide a mix of administrative, educational, and supportive supervision creating and managing an environment for open communication, teaming and accountability at all levels both internally and externally. 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 - Newport (Job Requisition #56016), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

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.

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 and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.