Family Services Supervisor II - Child Protective Services Program Manager
City-of-Chesapeak
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Job summary
The City of Chesapeake, Virginia, is seeking a Family Services Supervisor II - Child Protective Services Program Manager to supervise Social Worker Supervisors and oversee program operations. This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and policy implementation to support child protective services.
The successful candidate will ensure staff supervision, program effectiveness, and compliance with state and city requirements, while participating in on-going professional development and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
- Minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record compliant with City Driving Standards.
- Emergency Duty (On-Call) participation may be required.
Responsibilities
- Supervises Social Worker Supervisors and oversees programs and operations.
- Plans, directs budgets, training, and reporting for the area of responsibility.
- Interprets policy changes and ensures compliance across staff.
- Maintains records and prepares financial and activity reports.
- Participates in staff meetings and professional development activities.
Education
Job description
Drug Screening: 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.
Working Title of Vacant Position
Working Title of Vacant Position Family Services Supervisor II - Child Protective Services Program Manager
Job Type Full Time
Posting Type City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies 1
Department HUMAN SVCS
Division HS-SS FAMILY SERVICES
Requisition Number 2026510
Number of hours worked per week 40 +
Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location 100 Outlaw Street Chesapeake, VA 23320
Position Driving Requirement R - Routine
Pay Grade GE17
Pay Basis Semi-Monthly
$75,096/ annually
Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience
The purpose of the position is to supervise Social Worker Supervisors, and oversee and direct programs and operations for the area of responsibility. The position is responsible for staff supervision, planning, training, programs, policy, budgets, and reporting. The position plans, organizes, and implements programs within major organizational policies; reports progress of major activities to executive level administrators through reports and conferences.
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Supervises Social Worker Supervisors, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
- Handles complaints, queries, and problems relating to area of responsibility; assists staff with resolution of difficult problems.
- Oversees, reviews, and approves expenditures for area of responsibility; provides fiscal data for preparation of annual budgets; prepares financial forms and reports.
- Participates in Child Protective Service appeals at the local level to ensure accuracy of Agency findings.
- Implements service program changes, revisions, and requirements, including those with legal ramifications.
- Gathers and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for area of responsibility.
- Participates in development and implementation of policy and procedures for area of responsibility; interprets same for staff as needed.
- Maintains record system for area of responsibility; processes daily paperwork including reports, documents, memos, requisitions, and personnel information.
- Attends or conducts staff, task force, committee, and other professional meetings to exchange information; attends professional seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this position requires a minimum of four 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 .
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Emergency Duty (On-Call) participation is required to comply with mandated responsibilities as listed under Section 63.2-1503,B; Section 63.2-900; and 63.2-1604-63.2-1610, Code of Virginia. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
- Master’s degree is social work, organizational leadership or closely related field
- Experience working in federally mandated social service programs
- Two years of experience in supervision
- Two years experience in child welfare
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 10/28/2026
Job Close Date 11/03/2027
No
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing
Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, adding machine, calculator, printer and any other related equipment
Protective Equipment Required
N/A
Health and Safety
D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never
Mechanical Hazards
Mechanical Hazards N = Never
Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards N = Never
Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally
Fire Hazards
Fire Hazards S = Seasonally
Explosives
Explosives S = Seasonally
Communicable Diseases
Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never
Dirt and Dust
Dirt and Dust D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
Noise and Vibration D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
Fumes and Odors D = Daily
Wetness/Humidity
Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily
Primary Work Location
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
Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
NO
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0
Maximum Requests 4
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Emergency Duty (On-Call) participation is required to comply with mandated responsibilities as listed under Section 63.2-1503,B; Section 63.2-900; and 63.2-1604-63.2-1610, Code of Virginia. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- * In order to be evaluated for vacancies in the Family Services Specialist job series, applicants shall possess the qualifications outlined in (1) OR (2) below:1) A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the human services field, including Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Counselor Education, Human Services, Sociology, Family and Child Development, Aging Studies, Gerontology, Criminal Justice with a minor in one of the above studies, or other related degrees determined by the Department of Human Resources based on the similarity of the curriculum and course content.2) A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of appropriate and related, full-time equivalent experience in a human services related area.To be considered for promotion, persons currently employed in the Family Services Specialist job series by a local department prior to January 1, 1999, who do not meet the qualifications outlined in either (1) or (2) above, must possess four years of appropriate and related experience in a human services area and must have successfully completed all available competency-based training related to the promotional area.Do you currently meet the aforementioned requirements?
- Yes
- No
- * 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
- * This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.
- Yes
- No
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