Supervisor CAC

$44,762 - $71,718/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - New Castle, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Castle, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Supervisor at the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Lawrence County is responsible for overseeing program administration, including design, management, and community partnerships. This role involves direct supervision of staff, conducting forensic interviews, and ensuring best practices in child development. The position is primarily Monday to Friday during daylight hours, focusing on supporting children and families affected by abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, direction, and supervision of program/staff including monitoring, staffing, performance evaluation, problem-solving, and corrective actions of center staff.
• Monitors home visits to ensure ongoing communication regarding child progress and goals.
• Participates in conducting home visits and socializations as necessary.
• Promote best practices in early childhood development based on Performance Standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of teaching techniques through child development classes, workshops, and membership in professional organizations.
• Prepares and maintains necessary and mandated records and related documents.
• Participate in training/orientation of new staff and maintain support as needed while they gain knowledge of their role and the responsibilities of their position.
• Coordinate and provide training, and guidance to staff, parents, and community on a variety of pertinent topics based on program outcomes/demonstrated needs, school readiness goals, child/family data and regulatory requirements.
• Coaches/mentors assigned staff regarding curriculum implementation and program goals, including modeling appropriate methods, materials, and accepted practices.
• Develops/monitors Professional Development Goals for all staff.
• Responsible for reviewing/approving timesheets, work orders, purchase orders, and other supporting documentation.
• Conduct on-going monitoring visits, tracking, follow-up and analysis of comprehensive service delivery and child outcomes including disabilities, mental health, nutrition, health and family services.
• Maintain and monitor record keeping and reporting systems, including schedules, timelines, policies and procedures for services in accordance with program standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with state and community partners as needed to enhance program services, and to ensure effective transition planning for children and their families.
• Serves as primary forensic interviewer for child abuse allegations.
• Assists with grant development and implementation for all CAC intervention projects.
• Lead and manage marketing initiatives and special events, including key programs such as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the SHINE campaign, social media content (e.g., Facebook posts), and other assigned initiatives/events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, psychology or related field.
• Prefer experience in program and supervision.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Automotive Insurance, Driver's License, Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal, Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in education, child development, social work, psychology or related field is a plus!
• Prior law enforcement experience and/or great collaborative skills.