STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Children and Families Program Supervisor

Hybrid

Recruitment #260129-6584PR-001

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Introduction


Are you a current employee of the Department of Children and Families who is looking to take their career to the next level? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to apply for the Children and Families Program Supervisor position!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Foster Care Division – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Children and Families Program Supervisor position for Region 2 (Milford, New Haven).


The Children and Families Program Supervisor provides leadership and strategic oversight for regional operations within the Family and Community Division (FCD), ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to children, families, and caregivers. This role is responsible for supervising multiple regional area offices, managing a diverse workforce of supervisors and social work staff, and overseeing critical program functions including caregiver recruitment, licensing, placement services, kinship support, and community collaboration. The Program Supervisor ensures compliance with federal, state, and departmental mandates while advancing policy implementation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Serving as both a clinical and administrative leader, the position plays a key role in program development, staff performance, stakeholder coordination, and data-informed decision-making to support safe, stable, and family-centered outcomes.


Position Highlights:

  • Full-time | Hybrid | 40 Hours per week
  • Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • However, actual schedule depends on weekly operational needs.

What we can offer you:

  • View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.

DCF Mission Statement:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families' (DCF) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Our family-centered, strength-based approach to our work seeks to improve the well-being of the children and families we serve.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.


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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
  • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov


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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for managing administrative child welfare/protective services programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Manages a component of a program within the agency including oversight of the development and evaluation of specific clinical or behavioral programs; 
  • Ensures specialized services/programs are in compliance with federal, state and department mandates; 
  • Identifies and develops new programs and funding sources; 
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides training and assistance to staff and/or outside providers; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans office work; 
  • Establishes and maintains office procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, outside officials and community regarding policies and procedures, available services and coordination of resources; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Consults with staff on difficult cases; 
  • Oversees maintenance of records; 
  • Collects and analyzes program data; 
  • May interact with clients and caretakers; 
  • May interact or hear cases concerning retention of a child in community vs. institutionalization; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • and understanding of case work principles, methods, and techniques; 
    • factors which influence attitudes and behavior of individuals and families; 
    • community resources and available services; 
  • Knowledge of
    • legal basis for departmental programs and requirements; 
    • child development; 
    • mental health and behavioral challenges facing children and youth; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare, children's protective services, foster services, adoption or social and human services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over professional staff responsible for planning, developing or implementing administrative or program services in child welfare, children's protective services, children's mental health or juvenile justice.  

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Social Work Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree or other advanced degree in behavioral science, public administration, education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. 
  • For state employees, two (2) years of experience as a Children Services Consultant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

NOTE: Closely related fields are: child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Department of Children & Families Foster Care unit within the last 3 years
  • Experience providing training and assisting staff
  • Experience supervising Intake and Permanency functions
  • Experiences utilizing Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, SharePoint and Teams
  • Experience with in unit-level reporting and monitoring staff performance metrics.
  • Experience establishing, maintaining, and representing the agency with internal (across divisions) and external stakeholders (providers, other state agencies, etc.).

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 


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