Job Posting End Date:

September 27, 2026

Department :

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade :

A14

Compensation Range & Starting Salary :

Pay Range:

$71,739.20

• $111,176.

00 Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications. Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime) :

Yes Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

About Us :

Recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications :

The Virginia Beach Human Services Department is seeking candidates for the position of Human Services Supervisor I (HSSI) in the Permanency Programs Unit. The Permanency program includes Foster Care and Adoptions Programs . This position provides direct supervision for Family Services Specialist assigned to the Foster Care.

Duties:

After normal business hours Foster Care supervisory coverage on a rotating basis. Provide supportive supervision for family services specialist staff members assigned to permanency programs. Provide supervision for a minimum of five Family Services Specialist. Daily leadership, supervision, direction, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of work activities and caseload assignments in the Foster Care program. Supervise the foster care cases from intake through reunification or adoption. Ensure that Family Services Specialist engage families from a strengths-based perspective with an emphasis on family engagement and working towards reunification and permanency. Utilize Safe Measures to monitor case work activities throughout the life of a case. Utilizes OASIS database to review case records, ensuring that appropriate services and treatment are provided to youth and documented accordingly. Participates in professional interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. Assist with the development and training of department staff on client service planning. Facilitate family team meetings to build a positive rapport with the children and families. Monitor case work activities to ensure that foster care plans are based on the individual strengths and needs of each family and child. Responsible for hiring and performing annual performance appraisals for all positions under supervision. Lead and/or participate in state, regional, and community initiatives as requested. Promote awareness of HSD programs in the community. Follow federal, state, and local guidelines associated with child safety, well-being, and permanency. Provide after normal business hours foster care services on a rotating basis. Assist social work team members in the community as needed. Records management to ensure that cases are documented within 24 hours and referrals are closed within program procedures and guidelines. Assist in continuous quality improvement reviews and data collection. Collect, evaluate, and analyze program data and provide recommendations to department leadership through timely reports.

Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 8:30am
• 5:30pm And here's the exciting part
• the selected candidate will qualify for a $3,000 hiring bonus!

Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0. $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck $1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations" $1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee's one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations"

Preferences:

Master's Degree in Human Services Field or Equivalent Foster Care Supervisory Experience Practical Foster Care Case Management Experience Experience in Social Work or Human Services Data Driven Decision-Making Skills Utilization of Outcome Measures and Data Collection Tools for Quality Assurance Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Child Development Training The City offers a generous benefits package , which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Leave.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript:

Yes CDL:

No Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:

No CPS Check:

Yes Physical:

No Respirator:

No Psychological Screening:

No Polygraph:

No At Will:

No Minimum Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelors degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, gerontology, guidance and counseling, family and child development, psychology, or sociology) and seven (7) years of experience in a human services field or possess a Bachelors degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of nine (9) years of related experience in a human services area. Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Special Requirements:

Experience requirements must include three (3) years in Child Welfare. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills :

Case Management, Foster Care, Social Work, Team Supervision, Training Facilitation Working Conditions :

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City's business. The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.

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E VRS Contribution :

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace :

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Statement:

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.