Family & Children Services Supervisor
Crawford County Health & Human Services is recruiting a Family & Children Services Supervisor
Salary: Starting Salary $84,337 and $88,608 after 1 year with successful evaluation. Additionally this position is eligible for a $2600/yr Child Protective Services Stipend
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly capable Family & Children Services Supervisor to lead, coach and support frontline staff serving children, youth and families involved in child welfare and youth justice. With a strong focus on safety, permanency, well-being and family centered practice, this role serves as a critical leadership position for a professional committed to equity and achieving positive, sustainable outcomes for children youth and families.
About the Role
As a supervisor, you will provide strong, ethical leadership to multidisciplinary staff delivering child protection and youth justice services. You will balance accountability with empathy, ensuring high-quality practice, sound decision-making, and compliance with legislation and policy—while fostering a supportive and trauma-informed work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision to Child Protection and Youth Justice practitioners
- Guide complex case planning, risk assessment, and decision-making to ensure child and community safety
- Promote best practice, cultural safety, and trauma-informed approaches
- Monitor performance, workloads, and service outcomes
- Support staff wellbeing, professional development, and reflective practice
- Collaborate with courts, schools, police, community agencies, and families
- Ensure compliance with legislative, ethical, and organizational requirements
About You
You are a confident and compassionate leader with a strong background in child protection and/or youth justice. You lead with integrity, resilience, and respect, and you are able to support staff working in high-pressure, emotionally demanding environments.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related degree, Masters in Social Work or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience as a supervisor or 5 years of field experience in child welfare required. Crawford County may consider a combination of education, experience and training that provides necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, or leading professional staff
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, risk assessment, and case management frameworks
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience managing complex or high-risk cases
- Commitment to culturally responsive practice and working with diverse communities
- Ability to lead change and foster a positive, accountable team culture
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people
- Supportive leadership culture that values staff wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth
- Competitive salary and benefits
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter and Crawford County Application outlining your leadership experience and commitment to child-centered and youth-focused practice to:
Dan McWilliams, Director
Crawford County Health and Human Services
225 N. Beaumont Rd
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Or by email to :
First review of applications will be 1/26/2026
