Family Development Supervisor

🌟 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 talent@cfsri.org.

• 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