ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This FULL-TIME Prevention Services Supervisor position is located at 6060 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605, and is $34.00 per hour. The Prevention Services Supervisor manages daily program operations and supervises the PAT expansion team, overseeing implementation of the Parents as Teachers home visiting program. This role ensures compliance with model fidelity standards across personnel, program enrollment, customer service delivery, home visit execution, data management, and reporting. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Supervise a team of Family Support Specialists and Administrative support staff, providing leadership, guidance, and reflective supervision.
- Oversee implementation of the Parents as Teachers home visiting program, ensuring compliance with model fidelity standards.
- Manage and monitor screens/assessments dosage, frequency, and execution of home visits across the team.
- Track and document customer engagement and outcomes, ensuring PAT program benchmarks are met.
- Oversee program enrollment and customer service delivery processes.
- Manage data reporting responsibilities, maintaining accurate and timely program records.
- Monitor personnel performance and support professional development within the team.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support the PAT expansion initiative.
- Uphold program policies, safety protocols, and quality standards to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of family support principles, child development, parent education practices, and evidence-based home visiting programs.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience required.
- Strong assessment, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage program operations and staff performance in a structured environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team leadership role.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills related to program compliance, family safety, and child well-being.
- Must be able to operate a City vehicle (Non-CDL); valid driver's license required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree required; combination of education and experience in the human services field will be considered.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Infant Mental Health endorsement and experience in Reflective Supervision strongly desired.
- Prior experience in family support, parent education, child welfare, home visiting programs, or case management preferred.
BACKGROUND CHECK: State/Local/Sex Offender/CPS check required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel locally to conduct site visits and supervise staff.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Prolonged periods of sitting for documentation and administrative tasks.
- Ability to navigate various home environments safely.
- Ability to lift and carry materials or files as needed.
Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:
- You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
- You like to make your employer look good.
- You find solutions, where others only see problems.
- You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
- You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
- You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
The benefits of working for ATHENA include a full Benefit package:
- Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
- Pet insurance.
- 401k with a generous employer match.
- Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #ATHENAJOBS-MID
Pay: $34.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years of supervisory experience?
- Do you currently hold a valid driver’s license and are you able to operate a city vehicle (non-CDL)?
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience in the human services field?
- Do you have an Infant Mental Health (IMH) endorsement?
- Do you have experience in any of the following areas: family support, parent education, child welfare, home visiting programs, or case management?
Work Location: In person
