Supervisor – Prevention Program

Children's Wisconsin

. Provide leadership and support to prevention teams located in Antigo, Merrill, and Rhinelander .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRhinelander • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates leadership in program management and staff development while ensuring compliance with quality standards and effective service delivery. Proficient in financial management, program evaluation, and fostering teamwork in culturally competent environments.

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Program ManagementStaff DevelopmentFinancial ManagementQuality ImprovementChild Development Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationBudget PreparationCase ManagementChild WelfareStrength-Based Service DeliveryData InterpretationCustomer ServiceQuality Improvement InitiativesSupervisionPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkCommunicationMotivationSensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

State of Wisconsin Social Worker License (120)

Industry Keywords

Prevention ProgramsChild Abuse PreventionFamily Support PhilosophyInfant DevelopmentParent-Child Attachment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and support to prevention teams located in Antigo, Merrill, and Rhinelander
Travel regularly between locations to support employees, strengthen team connections, and ensure program excellence
Supervise delivery of services to clients in prevention programs
Oversee day-to-day program operations, quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and program and staff performance monitoring
Participate in development of program budgets
Articulate the Agency's vision and mission internally and externally
Provide direction and clinically-based and program-management-based supervision to staff
Participate in program development activities and coordinate and evaluate program-specific work
Ensure policies, procedures, methods, customer service, and case-file standards are followed
Recruit, hire, engage, evaluate, and develop employees
Foster teamwork and culturally competent work environments
Monitor program data, implement best practices, facilitate improvements, and ensure COA standards are met
Maintain effective internal communications and provide timely reports to management
Represent the organization with funders, community partners, committees, workgroups, task forces, and referral sources
Assist with financial management, budget preparation, billing, and monitoring program finances
Provide direct client service as needed
Perform other management functions as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required
2+ years experience in a related field such as early learning and care, case management, child welfare or child and family counseling required
Strong understanding of or experience in supervising and motivating staff and supporting stressful working environments
Proficiency in organization, time management, goal and priority setting
Focus on customer service and continuous quality improvement
Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment
Knowledge of family support philosophy and strength-based service delivery approaches
Knowledge of child abuse and neglect prevention principles, models, strategies and methods
Ability to support para-professional staff through case and program consultation and staff development and training
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to present and speak publicly
Ability to gather and interpret program information and data
Sensitivity for the feelings and needs of others and ability to obtain cooperation and participation
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
State of Wisconsin Social Worker License (120) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity / affirmative action employer
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Dignity, respect, and fairness for all employees
Full-time employment