Healthy Start Supervisor

Position Summary

The Healthy Start Supervisor has the responsibility to oversee the services provided by the Healthy Start program and directly supervise the Healthy Start Family Support Workers (FSWs) 

Supervisor will be responsible for hiring, training, weekly check-ins, administrative support, and performance of Healthy Start FSWs. 

The Healthy Start Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that the FSW team members understand and meet required program activities, schedules, and documentation timeframes. They will lead monitoring of service delivery and collaborate with the Program Manger to collect and synthesize data for monthly and quarterly reporting, chart review, and other report requirements. 

This position will work with the Perinatal and Family Health Program Manager and Home Visiting Director to develop and implement all Healthy Start program services, including outreach, in-home (and virtual) visits, and community resource referrals among other activities.  

Will work closely with Community Engagement Program Manager to identify recruitment needs and will support outreach activities as needed. They may attend meetings with funders and represent the program within the organization. 

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This position will report directly to the Healthy Start Program Manager.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. 

Direct Supervision 

The Healthy Start Supervisor will: 

• Hire FSWs, orient, identify staff training needs and work with each member to meet expectations.   

• Meet with each FSW weekly for 1 - 2 hours, identify issues and concerns experienced by staff, implement a plan of action to address concerns, review documentation, shadow FSWs as needed 

• Support and build the skills of all FSWs  

• Evaluate each FSWs’ performance within required timeframe and coach FSWs toward the achievement of their goals and program objectives 

• Demonstrate respect for the parallel process by supporting, guiding, and building on the strengths of staff so that they may best support, guide, and build on the strengths of the families served 

• Ensure the required number of home visits is conducted on a monthly basis and all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely fashion 

• Host monthly Healthy Start meetings with staff for clinical and program updates, address concerns and provide venue for professional development and camaraderie 

 Leadership 

• Work directly with Program Manager and Director of Home Visiting, to build and manage Healthy Start program services 

• Maintain a cohesive and productive team who have all necessary training, support, and supervision to meet Healthy Start goals defined by Work Plan and program outline 

• Provide guidance and support to all team members in efforts to minimize attrition and support professional development 

• Provide back-up to FSWs in the event that they are unable to work with a family, which may include being on call nights or weekends 

Provider/Partner Relationships 

• In support of Program Manager and Department Director, build and maintain relationships with leadership staff at Mary’s Center and with community partners to promote and ensure referrals of Healthy Start participants 

 Documentation and Reporting 

• Maintain data collection methods, tools, and systems to effectively monitor and evaluate Healthy Start services and outcomes. Support CHWs to complete documentation and reporting expectations in a timely manner 

• Compile Healthy Start participant records and statistics, reports outlining enrollments, referrals, and assignments as appropriate. Provide statistical and program reporting information to the Program Manager in a timely manner 

• Review screening and assessment paperwork in accordance with project, evaluation, and funding requirements 

• Approve and make referrals to Child and Family Services Administration (CFSA) to report child abuse and neglect as needed 

 Maintain a Small Caseload 

• Maintain a small caseload of participants, 3 – 5 participants, providing Healthy Start home visiting services to families, adhering to program guidelines and Mary’s Center programs and policies. 

• This responsibility may be adjusted according to demands and deliverables in other supervisor responsibility areas 

 Qualifications 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience –  

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work or related field. Three years of experience in case management with women of reproductive age, families, or children. Experience in home visiting with a background in prevention and/or health services preferred. Experience with providing family-centered, strengths-based services to culturally diverse communities and families. Knowledge of infant and child development, parent-child attachment, maternal-infant health, and dynamics of child abuse and neglect preferred. Supervisory experience preferred, but not required. Experience with or knowledge of reflective practice preferred. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. A working knowledge and understanding of patient/client confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. 

Must possess knowledge of community resources and the ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English. Bilingual in second language used by the target audience (in this case, Spanish) is preferred.  A working knowledge and understanding of participant confidentiality and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Supervisory experience a plus. 

Individuals who identify as a trusted member of and/or has a unique understanding of the community served will be prioritized. Individuals with experience and/or passion for maternal and infant health is preferred. 

Physical Demands – Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.   

Work Environment – Mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise level.  May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity due to outside weather conditions.  Will be expected to travel to locations in Wards 5, 7, and 8. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental & vision insurance, plus retirement options


• 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to 10 paid holidays, plus educational days to attend training and conferences


• License renewals, if applicable


• $2000/year educational reimbursement to attend training and conferences


• NHSC/HRSA loan repayment options, if applicable


• WMATA metro/bus subsidy