District Family Services Supervisor

State of Vermont • Saint Albans, VT

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About The Position

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a supervisor to provide administrative and professional-level leadership for the delivery of social and protective services within an assigned district.

This position plays a critical role in implementing and reinforcing the Family Services Division’s vision, mission, and core practice principles, while promoting strong partnerships with families, the courts, and community providers to support child safety, well-being, permanency, and law-abiding outcomes for children and families.

This role provides direct supervision to an ongoing Children’s Protective Services (CPS) team responsible for court-involved and DCF custody cases for children and youth from birth through age 18. Supervisory responsibilities include a balance of administrative, educational, and supportive oversight to ensure high-quality practice and accountability. Duties include providing guidance and coaching to staff, supporting professional development, overseeing case practice and decision-making, and ensuring compliance with policy, statute, and court requirements. The supervisor is responsible for fostering an environment that supports open communication, effective teaming, and collaboration both within DCF and with external partners.

Supervisors are expected to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and accountable work culture that encourages critical thinking, sound judgment, and consistent application of family-centered and trauma-informed practice.

 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year or more of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• providing guidance and coaching to staff
• supporting professional development
• overseeing case practice and decision-making
• ensuring compliance with policy, statute, and court requirements
• fostering an environment that supports open communication, effective teaming, and collaboration both within DCF and with external partners
• create and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and accountable work culture that encourages critical thinking, sound judgment, and consistent application of family-centered and trauma-informed practice

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees