Adoption Preparation Supervisor

Position:                                        Adoption Preparation Supervisor
Comparable DFPS Position:       CVS Adoption Preparation Supervisor
Classification:                               Full-time, Exempt
Reports to:                                    Sr. Manager, Adoption Preparation       
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 Adoption Preparation Supervisor leads and supports a team of Adoption Preparation Specialists dedicated to helping children who are legally free for adoption achieve safe, stable, and nurturing permanent homes. The Supervisor provides leadership, coaching, and case consultation to ensure children are prepared for adoption, including addressing separation, loss, attachment, and other needs that may impact successful permanency. Through a hope-centered, strengths-based approach, the Supervisor guides staff in building meaningful relationships with children, families, caregivers, and partners; identifying and pursuing appropriate adoptive placement options; and addressing barriers to permanency. This position fosters a culture of accountability, learning, collaboration, and compassion while ensuring services are delivered in accordance with agency policies, state requirements, and child welfare best practices. Working collaboratively with families, caregivers, legal partners, and community stakeholders, the Supervisor advances permanency outcomes that promote each child’s belonging, stability, well-being, and opportunity to thrive.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and support a unit of Adoption Preparation caseworkers and clerical staff in achieving positive permanency outcomes for children and youth.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance support through regular supervision, case consultation, field observations, performance evaluations , and professional development.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment that promotes resilience, innovation, and continuous improvement. 
• Guide and oversee staff in developing individualized permanency plans that recognize each child's strengths, needs, relationships, and aspirations.
• Provide case consultation and supervisory guidance to support timely, well-informed decisions that promotes child safety, stability, family connections, and lifelong support systems. 
• Guide staff to effectively recruit, identify and match children with prospective adoptive families; as well as provide services to children in adoptive placement. 
• Monitor caseloads and service delivery to ensure children and families receive quality services that promote hope, healing, and successful permanency outcomes. 
• Appropriately analyzes and responds to crisis or emergency requests requiring expedited response. 
• Review and monitor casework practices, performance data, and documentation to ensure compliance with agency policy, legal and regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Provide supervisory consultation and guidance on complex cases, helping staff assess risk, resolve barriers, and make sound judgements that balance child safety, well-being, family connections, and permanency goals.
• Ensure services are delivered with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes for children and families. 
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with children, youth, parents, caregivers, legal partners, schools, medical providers, CASA volunteers, and community organizations. ​​​​​​
• Communicate timely and effectively with stakeholders to promote understanding, trust, and shared commitment to permanency and child well-being.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource and advocate for effective adoption policies and practices that strengthen outcomes for children and families.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Child Protective Services or child placement services in a public social services agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of conservatorship practice, permanency planning, and adoption preparation procedures, including policies related to identifying prospective families, reviewing home studies, and matching children with adoptive families.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practice, family systems, and youth engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in analyzing complex situations and making sound decisions that support child safety and permanency.
• Skill in mentoring, coaching, and inspiring staff toward excellence.
• Proficiency in using technology and case management systems.
• Ability to recognize and build upon the strengths of children, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Ability to establish meaningful partnerships and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel and attend child and family meetings, visits, and other work-related events, including evening hours as needed.
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and work irregular hours as required.
• Ability to work effectively in emotionally demanding environments while demonstrating resilience, professionalism, and hope.

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Office-based, Community locations, Client Homes, Schools, Courts and provider facilities.
• Conditions: Frequent interaction with children, families, stakeholders, providers, and governmental agencies. Work may involve emotionally challenging, crisis-oriented, or high-stress situations.
• Work Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening, weekend, and after-hours responsibilities may be necessary to meet operational needs.
• Travel: Regular travel across Harris County and the 12- county service region. 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.