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Job Description
FAMILY SERVICES SUPERVISOR - Foster Care/ Adoption
SALARY RANGE: $72,323 - $113,764
DEPARTMENTAL SALARY HIRING RANGE: $72,323 - $89,373 Annually
JOB OPEN DATE: 11/13/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE: 11/29/2026
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and administrative work overseeing the activities of multiple social work service programs administered through the City Social Services Department. Primary designation is in the Foster Care/ Adoption unit. Tasks include directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the divisions’ family services workers and clerical support staff, assigning cases and special projects and ensuring adherence to program regulations and policies. Employee is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of multiple social work service programs offered by the City Social Services Department, and recommending changes, as necessary; monitoring the budget expenditures for the program, and for preparing various reports, statistical records, participates in local and regional partnerships. Responsible for reviewing, evaluating and directing Foster Care/ Adoption Family Services Workers. Position may require carrying a Foster Care caseload when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Assistant Director for Services. This position will require training in and possible work in other areas of the Family Services Division. Position also requires participation in a shared on-call rotation and sheltering during emergency events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area.
-Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs and completion of required training programs.
-Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role
-Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Prefer master’s degree in social work, sociology, public administration, psychology, or a related field and extensive professional social work experience.
-Prefer working knowledge of VA DSS Adult Services, Adult Protective Services, Family Services Intake, and Crisis Intervention practices.
-Prefer working knowledge of VA DSS case documentation systems such as OASIS, Peer Place, etc. and experience monitoring cases.
-Prefer completion of Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitation required trainings
-Prefer experience with APS and CPS On-Call duties.
-Prefer supervisory experience or experience which reflects increased responsibilities due to varied and progressive assignments in a VA DSS.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification, and references, verification of education, credit checks relevant to employment and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
-Employee must be willing to work disaster related assignments, including emergency shelter duty, in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Applications are accepted online only through this posting. Only completed employment applications (complete with all periods of employment and unemployment, job duties, dates of employment, and job contact information) will be considered. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. Please refer to your LHRC account for the status of your application and this position.
CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected]
Suffolk Department of Social Services - 135 Hall Avenue, Suite B Suffolk, VA 23434
About Us
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.
