Child & Family Services Case Manager I

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

City-paid leave

On-site parking

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a Family Services Specialist I to provide professional social work services within the In-Home Prevention Services program. You will partner with families, children, and community providers to promote safety, permanency, and well-being while maintaining child safety and appropriate parental relationships.

The role emphasizes family-centered, safety-focused approaches, service plan development, and coordination with schools and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Experience writing court documents such as court reports and affidavits.
• Experience interviewing individuals to obtain detailed information for written documents.
• Willing to work Emergency Duty shifts as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Engage families and support systems in assessment, case planning, and decision-making.
• Assess child safety, family functioning, risks, strengths, and protective capacities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized service and safety plans.
• Coordinate services with community providers, schools, healthcare organizations, and other partners.
• Conduct home visits, interviews, field contacts, and other required case activities.
• Monitor progress, reassess needs, and adjust services as circumstances change.
• Provide case management, counseling, education, referrals, advocacy, and supportive services.
• Respond to crisis situations and address identified safety and family needs.
• Maintain confidential case records and required documentation.
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, staffing, court proceedings, and reviews.
• Maintain current knowledge through required training and professional development.
• Rotate through CPS, foster care, and adoption service areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Court document writing

Interviewing individuals

Emergency Duty availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Bachelor’s degree in any field + 2 years related experience

Job description

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a Family Services Specialist I to provide professional social work services within the In-Home Prevention Services program. You will partner with families, children, and community providers to promote safety, permanency, and well-being while maintaining child safety and appropriate parental relationships.

The role emphasizes family-centered, safety-focused approaches, service plan development, and coordination with schools and healthcare providers.