JOB SUMMARY

The Children’s Services Supervisor works across the Brettler and Sand Point Families or broader Solid Ground Sand Point housing programs to coordinate the provision of services and support to children and their families. The Children’s Services Supervisor provides on-site supervision and direction at Solid Ground’s Children and Family Programs. The program serves approximately 200 children with a trauma-informed care approach. The Children’s Services Supervisor also works across other programs at Solid Ground to assist with coordination and planning of services to children.
Sand Point Housing provides permanent housing with support services to families who have experienced homelessness. The community includes a focus on children’s well-being, offering case management, youth programming, and family-centered advocacy. Support services aim to promote housing stability, child development, and long-term family success through coordinated care and engagement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES & TASKS

25% Manage the day-to-day operation of culturally appropriate services for children within Sand Point Community programs. Assist with the development of program policies, procedures, workplans and goals including ensuring compliance. Analyze needs of children and develop and direct the implementation of new initiatives and programs with a focus on health and safety. Integrate anti-oppression principles into the provision of services. Participate in program, department and agency meetings and relevant training as required.
25% Hire, train and supervise staff as well as provide support and supervision to volunteers. Provide staff support through regular team meetings, case supervision, and training. Provide leadership and oversight to facilitate daily operations and delivery of services within the programs. Provide support and crisis intervention. Report child abuse concerns to CPS and coordinate follow-up.
25% Assist with grant writing and contract negotiations and ensure compliance. Work with Resource Development in the development of grant proposals and/or fundraising activities including cultivating new donors, partners, and volunteers for Children’s Services. Assist with the development of program budget, monitor and track budgets. Generate department reports for contract monitors and agency. Work closely with Program Manager & Admin Manager to design data collection needs for programs.
25% Conduct outreach with community agencies and coordinate service with existing outside providers while looking for new partnership opportunities. Build relationships with universities, vocational schools, and local businesses to create opportunities for higher education and creates career pathways for our youth. Act as a consultant for internal and external issues related to children while promoting program issues and needs. Work with staff to ensure the coordination of services within Residential Services and other programs across the agency. Attend relevant department meetings and training as required.
The Children’s Services Supervisor is also part of the on-call team which rotates working evening and weekends throughout each month, for one week to provide support to staff.