ICPC Supervisor — Lead Child Welfare Team

Depelchin-Children; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texans Together seeks an ICPC Supervisor to lead a team supervising out-of-state placements and provide courtesy supervision within Region 6. The role emphasizes quality practice, policy compliance, and collaborative partnerships with sending states and families.

The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Permanency and requires strong leadership to foster a culture of accountability, equity, and family-centered outcomes across Harris County and the 12-county region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field; relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
• Completion of CPS certification requirements, or equivalent training.
• Minimum two years’ experience in child welfare, foster care, adoption, or permanency services.
• Minimum eighteen months of full-time CPS or related public child welfare experience.
• Previous supervisory/management experience in CPS or comparable setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, coaching, and professional development to a unit.
• Guide staff to help children and families identify goals and permanency pathways.
• Oversee supervision for children placed in Region 6 and courtesy supervision for families.
• Promote quality case practice aligned with safety, permanency, and well-being goals.
• Support collaboration with out-of-state agencies, caregivers, and community partners.
• Monitor case activities, reports, visits, and related responsibilities.
• Review case information to support informed decision-making and positive outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Data-driven

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

CPS certification

Job description

Texans Together seeks an ICPC Supervisor to lead a team supervising out-of-state placements and provide courtesy supervision within Region 6. The role emphasizes quality practice, policy compliance, and collaborative partnerships with sending states and families.

The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Permanency and requires strong leadership to foster a culture of accountability, equity, and family-centered outcomes across Harris County and the 12-county region.