Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Supervisor

• Provide daily supervision, coaching, guidance, and performance management to CANS Assessors.
• Ensure staff complete all required trainings and maintain CANS certification.
• Conduct regular team meetings, case staffing, and one‑on‑one supervision.
• Promote a supportive, inclusive, and mission‑driven team culture.
• Oversee scheduling, coordination, and delivery of CANS assessments to ensure compliance with state timeframes and agency standards.
• Monitor assessment reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to T3C requirements.
• Review documentation in the eCANS and IMPACT systems and provide corrective feedback as needed.
• Resolve escalated issues or disputes regarding assessment outcomes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for permanency workers, placement teams, caregivers, and community partners regarding the CANS process.
• Communicate program updates, policy changes, and assessment outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance and training on the CANS tool, placement processes, and related policies.
• Provide input to leadership on process improvement and implementation strategies for the Texas Child‑Centered Care System.
• Ensure adherence to agency policies, licensing standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Track program metrics and prepare reports for leadership as requested.
• Attend required agency trainings (e.g., Emergency Behavior Intervention, Trauma‑Informed Care, CPR/First Aid).
• Remain informed of best practices in child welfare, assessment, and permanency planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Texans Together mission.
• Successful completion of the Texas CANS Child Welfare certification and certification as a CANS Super-Skilled User within 90 days of hire date included as part of the position’s training and required annually thereafter. 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the child welfare field, including Permanency, Foster Care, Adoption, Conservatorship, or Family‑Based Services.

• Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience completing CANS assessments and familiarity with T3C standards.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse individuals.
• High level of organization, planning, and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments.
• Proficiency with Windows, web‑based systems, and search technology.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and agency information.

• Environment: Office
• Range of Schedule: 24-hour on call-rotation
• Travel: Occasional – Local, Statewide (Must have reliable personal transportation, valid Texas Driver License and current Auto Insurance.

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.