Family Development Supervisor

Childrensfriendri; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental and Vision coverage

403(b) plan contributions

Life and Disability insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

12 Holidays

Competitive Vacation Benefits

Training and Professional Development

Education Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Children’s Friend in Rhode Island is seeking a Family Development Supervisor to lead a team of Family Advocates and Home Visitors across the agency’s catchment area, including Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. You will supervise staff, oversee home visiting services, and promote trauma-informed, strength-based family support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field (Master’s preferred), at least five years with at-risk families, and two years of supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Family Development, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with at-risk children and families.
• Minimum of two years’ staff supervision experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of home visiting, family development, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support staff (Family Advocates and Home Visitors).
• Oversee home visiting and family engagement to help families set and achieve meaningful goals.
• Promote strengths-based, trauma-informed practices that support families.
• Build community partnerships with agencies and service providers to coordinate services.
• Monitor program quality and ensure compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements.
• Oversee multiple sites across the catchment area and support staff at different locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Home visiting knowledge

Family development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Family Development, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Family Development Supervisor

Central Falls, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1573

Salary: $65,588.00 Annually

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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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