The Family Tree, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Program Supervisor - Parents as Teachers
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Family Tree, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality services to families, and they are seeking a Program Supervisor to ensure effective supervision of direct service staff. This role involves facilitating home visits, coordinating group events, and supporting Home Visitors in delivering high-quality services to families.
CommunitiesEducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide supervisory support for 2 to 4 Home Visitors (HV) to include bi-weekly supervision sessions each month
Ensure full time parent educators participate in a minimum of two hours of individual reflective supervision and a minimum of two hours of staff meetings
Part time parent educators participate in a minimum of one hour of reflective supervision and two hours of staff meetings
Ensure that home visiting documentation is completed accurately and submitted in accordance with program policies
Monitor HV caseloads and home visit completion rates
Observe each HV in home visits at least semi-annually and provide feedback that encourages professional development
Routinely provide reflective supervision to HV to support their work with challenging families and enhance their abilities
Develop and implement FSS initial training plans and ensure that assigned staff meets all Parents as Teachers (PAT) training requirements
Work hours are flexible to meet the needs of families
Develop and maintain working knowledge of the PAT Standards to ensure that the services provided by HV’s are in adherence with the PAT program model
Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources to support HV’s in their work with families
Work with HV’s to ensure that each participating family completes required program assessment, is current with immunizations and well-child visits, and receives referrals to community resources in accordance with program policies and procedures
Support HV’s with developing Family Goal Plans and monitor family progress towards goals
Review and monitor family situations that result in the submission of incident reports and work with program staff to provide intervention services to families as needed
Facilitate home visits as needed
Function as a team leader by assisting with the facilitation of team meetings on a rotating basis and by providing daily support and crisis management
Participate in administrative program meetings
Assist in the selection of staff by conducting initial interviews
Facilitate orientation trainings for new staff and assist with developing and revising staff trainings
Assist with the revision of program forms and updating policies/procedures, as needed
Provide support with the completion of annual participant satisfaction surveys and compilation of results
Assist Program Manager with reporting and data management
Work closely with the department PM & Director to obtain and maintain program certification and fidelity
Participate in PAT Supervisor meetings
Participate in community meetings and workgroups as applicable
Facilitate community presentations about program services as needed
Collaborate with agency staff from other programs when appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Director of Programs and Services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education, or equivalent)
At least 5 years of experience working directly with families with children in-home or in group settings
A solid understanding of and/or experience in supervising and motivating staff
Providing support to staff in stressful work environments
Knowledge of infant/child development, parent-child attachment, maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect
Experience with providing family services that embrace the concepts of family–centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive service provision
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to reflective supervision, data collection, and continuous quality improvement
Valid driver's license, car and insured vehicle
Proof of a flu vaccine or a medical or religious exemption
Preferred
Master's Degree
Case management or service coordination experience
Home visitation experience
Company
The Family Tree, Inc.
The Family Tree is Maryland’s leading child abuse and neglect prevention organization, providing the education and support parents need to raise healthy, productive children.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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