(WCA) Wisconsin Counties Association
Family and Children Services Supervisor
(WCA) Wisconsin Counties Association, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, United States, 53821
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 : dmcwilliams@co.crawford.wi.gov First review of applications will be 1/26/2026
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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 : dmcwilliams@co.crawford.wi.gov First review of applications will be 1/26/2026
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