Kinship Supervisor

Position: Kinship Supervisor Comparable DFPS Position: Kinship Supervisor Classification: Full-time, Exempt Reports to: Sr. Manager, Family Support Company: Texans Together Location: Regions 6a and/or 6b (Specific work locations will be assigned and communicated as staffing plans are finalized) Position Description: The Kinship Supervisor provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight through a hope-centered approach for the Kinship program. This position supervises Kinship staff who identify, assess, and support relatives and fictive kin caring for children in care. The Supervisor ensures kinship caregivers receive guidance, supportive services, financial-assistance information, and community resources that promote child safety, permanency, well-being, and placement stability. The position collaborates with children, families, caregivers, staff, providers, and community partners to recognize family strengths, reduce barriers, and build sustainable support systems. Primary Responsibilities: Supervises, coaches, and develops Kinship staff using a hope-centered approach that promotes strengths, accountability, and professional growthManages Kinship program operations, including referrals, assignments, caseloads, workload distribution, and daily service deliveryEnsures staff identify, engage, assess, and support relatives and fictive kin as potential placement and permanency resourcesEnsures kinship caregivers receive timely guidance, training, financial-assistance information, supportive services, community-resource referrals, and other resources that promote placement stability and family well-beingSupports staff in helping caregivers identify strengths, establish goals, address barriers, and build sustainable support networks while ensuring caregiver voice, choice, culture, and family connections are incorporated into case planning and decision-makingProvides consultation on complex cases, placement barriers, caregiver needs, family dynamics, and service challenges using a solution-focused approachEnsures children and caregivers are connected to appropriate services and resources that support safety, placement stability, permanency, and family well-beingMonitors case documentation, contacts, assessments, referrals, and service records for accuracy, quality, completeness, and timelinessEvaluates program performance, service outcomes, and compliance with policies, procedures, and contractual requirements; analyzes program data and prepares administrative and performance reportsDevelops training, procedures, tools, and resources that support staff, caregivers, stakeholders, and consistent program operationsBuilds and maintains partnerships with staff, providers, schools, community organizations, and other resources that support children, caregivers, and kinship familiesParticipates in case staffings, Permanency Planning Team meetings, and multidisciplinary meetings as neededResponds to complaints, critical incidents, placement concerns, and service barriers with urgency, empathy, professionalism, and a solution-focused approachPromotes family-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, equitable, and hope-centered practices throughout the Kinship programMaintains confidentiality and safeguards sensitive information in accordance with applicable requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant experience considered in lieu of education requirementMinimum five (5) years’ experience in the child welfare field, including Preparation for Adult Living (PAL), Local Permanency Services (LPS), Foster Care, Conservatorship, or Family‑Based ServicesAt least three (3) years’ supervisory or management experience leading staff, overseeing case workers or supervisory units. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working directly with children, families, caregivers, and community resourcesExperience supporting relatives or kinship caregivers Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills with the ability to foster hop-centered practices, recognize strengths, and guide staff toward practical pathways toward improved outcomesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse individualsStrong organizational, planning, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, responsibilities, and deadlinesStrong critical thinking, assessment, and problem‑solving skillsAbility to work independently while fostering collaboration across departmentsProficiency with Microsoft Windows, web‑based applications, case management systems, and online research and search toolsAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriately safeguard client and agency information Work Conditions: Environment: Office-basedWork Schedule: Mon – Fri during standard business hoursTravel: Frequent. Reliable transportation required DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation. Powered by JazzHR jgW2iAR3gc