🌟 Now Hiring: Family Preservation Supervisor 🌟

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Director of Programs
Employment Type: Full-Time - Monday - Friday, 8 hour Shifts

At Children’s Friend, we believe strong families build strong communities. We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Family Preservation Supervisor to lead a dedicated team that supports at-risk children and families, including both birth and foster families involved with the child welfare system.

This role is perfect for an experienced, licensed social work professional who thrives on leadership, values diversity, and wants to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

💡 What You’ll Do

As the Family Preservation Supervisor, you’ll provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff while also staying connected to families through direct service. You will:

• Supervise and mentor Family Preservation staff, helping them deliver high-quality, culturally competent services.

• Carry a small caseload and provide home-based support, including assessments, service planning, and crisis intervention.

• Facilitate family support groups and educational workshops.

• Ensure accurate and timely program documentation and compliance.

• Partner with community systems including DCYF, legal, judicial, medical, and educational providers to advocate for families.

• Provide on-call crisis support on a rotating basis.

• Promote a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusion across the program.

✅ What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work or a Mental Health field

• Rhode Island licensure at the highest level permitted for your degree/experience

• Supervisory experience leading clinical or social service staff

• Strong background in clinical social work, including work with adopted children and families

• Skills in counseling, group facilitation, and crisis intervention

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse backgrounds and systems

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

🌱 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 [email protected].

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