Supervision in child welfare

This short video explains how to use the GROW model within your organization.

An article providing a more in-depth look at the GROW model including what it is, how to use it, and an example of how it may look in action.

Describes how supervisors/coaches can effectively use the "OARS" technique to communicate empathetically with employees.

Delves into the ways that supervisors can foster a supportive and motivating work environment by utilizing motivational interviewing and the OARS technique.

An introduction into Daniel Pink's model of motivation including the three aspects: autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

The second "domain" from the Learning & Living Leadership toolkit developed by the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. This domain covers team building, developing others, resilience, and more.

This framework maps specific behaviours associated with competency categories for different levels of leadership including the supervisor level. Note: login to myOACAS required to access

Five-minute microlearning module from the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. A job aid is also available.

Developed by the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, this tool kit is meant to assess leadership strengths and areas for development, while also guiding the individual in writing a competency-based leadership development plan with activities to meet their needs, interests, learning style, time constraints, and desired proficiency level (executive, manager, supervisor, caseworker).

"The National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI) Leadership Academy uses a problem-based learning approach model where learners are enrolled in five online modules that are each followed by synchronous classroom modules that can be delivered virtually or in-person."