Early Intervention Case Manager

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia seeks an Early Intervention Case Manager to support infants and toddlers (birth to three) and their families through the Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesapeake.

The clinician will coordinate intake, eligibility, service planning, and ongoing monitoring, ensuring families access needed resources and services to promote development and participation in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field.
• Two years of related, full-time experience required.
• May require QMHP/QIDP certification, CPR/First Aid, and other certifications within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers birth to three and support families.
• Serve as service coordinator from intake through transition, including eligibility and service plan development.
• Monitor services with monthly contacts and coordinate resources and supports for families.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation (required for some programs)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is located at 840 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA.
Please ensure that all employment entries listed on the application and resume are indicated as either Full or Part time.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Early Intervention Case Manager

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

CIBH INTELL DISABILITY S

Requisition Number

2026407

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with a 30 min lunch.
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.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE11

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $55,584 - $83,083
Actual starting salary depends on experience, education, & qualifications.

Job Description

The Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesapeake is an early intervention program that builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance their children’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.The Clinician II will be providing early intervention services to enable young children to be active and successful participants during the early childhood years; and in the future by enabling families to provide care for their child and have the resources they need to participate in their own desired family and community activities.

The Clinician II position is a service coordination/case management position specializing in working with developmentally delayed infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, and their families, in accordance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Clinician II/ Service coordinators work with their clients and families from the point of referral assignment through transition. Service coordinators facilitate, coordinate, and execute the following activities: intake visit, assessment for eligibility and service planning, eligibility determination, service plan development and review, monitoring services with monthly contacts, and transition planning for future needs and other resources.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field or other degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Depending on assignment, may require Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) certification and highest Part C standards within 6 months of hire; CPR, First Aid and medication administration certifications within 3 months of hire, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification upon hire, Case Management Modules and Intellectual Disabilities Workbook completed within thirty days of hire, Part C Early Intervention Certification within six months of hire, and/or Pre‑Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire (12 weeks for part-time staff).

Special Requirements: 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties

Preferred Qualifications

Early Intervention certification and experience preferred.

A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is preferred.

Job Open Date

08/25/2026

Job Close Date

09/08/2026

Open Continuous

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is located at 840 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA.
Please ensure that all employment entries listed on the application and resume are indicated as either Full or Part time.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Sitting

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Carrying

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Reaching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting

N = Never

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

office equipment: laptop, copier, fax, scanner, City Vehicle,

Protective Equipment Required

None required

Health and Safety

D = Daily
W = Several Times Per Week
M = Several Times Per Month
S = Seasonally
N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

N = Never

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Dirt and Dust

N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

N = Never

Noise and Vibration

N = Never

Fumes and Odors

N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

N = Never

Primary Work Location

Office Environment, Other - Residence

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position?

Supervisor can assist

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No