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087-Henrico Dept Of Social Services —Henrico County, VA
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- Background check
- Master of Social Work
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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- $98,506 - $132,982 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Master of Social Work
- Clean driving record
- Loan forgiveness
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- Part-time
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Assistant Director of Social Services for Family Services Division (Chesterfield-Colonial Heights)
041-Chesterfield/Col Hgt Dept Of Social Services —Chesterfield County, VA
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- Spanish
- Master of Social Work
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- Loan forgiveness
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Family Services Supervisor

087-Henrico Dept Of Social Services
Henrico County, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$82,943 - $152,578 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

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Henrico County, Virginia, United States

Family Services

Closing at: Sep 1 2026 - 00:00 EDT

087-Henrico Dept Of Social Services

Hiring Range: $82,943.00 to $152,578.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

General Statement of Duties

Are you an experienced child welfare professional with a passion for leadership, permanency, and strengthening families? If you are committed to developing staff, advancing best practices, and helping children achieve safe, stable, and permanent outcomes, we invite you to consider this rewarding leadership opportunity.

APPLY HERE: https://careers.henrico.gov/

This supervisory position oversees key permanency programs, including Foster Care, Adoption, Fostering Futures, Resource Families, Kinship Navigator, Title IV-E Benefits, and Adoption Assistance. The successful candidate will provide leadership, coaching, and support to a dedicated team while ensuring quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for children and families.

Essential Duties

Staff Supervision & Case Practice

Provide individual supervision, coaching, and support to Foster Care, Adoption, and Fostering Futures staff.
Review case documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Assign and monitor caseloads and review service plans, case assessments, and other documents requiring supervisory approval.
Provide consultation on complex case issues and support staff in achieving timely permanency outcomes.
Participate in Family Partnership Meetings (FPMs), Virginia Enhanced Maintenance Assessment Tool (VEMAT) meetings, Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) meetings, court hearings, and other child and family meetings as needed.
Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop staff.
Complete performance evaluations and address performance concerns in accordance with County personnel policies.
Support grant-funded initiatives, including Title IV-E, Respite, Independent Living Services, and Education and Training Vouchers.

Program Administration

Maintain expertise in Foster Care, Fostering Futures, KinGAP, Adoption, Adoption Assistance, and foster and kinship resource family programs.
Monitor program performance and compile statistical data related to program outcomes, service delivery, and community needs.
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with established quality, timeliness, and performance standards.
Develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to strengthen service delivery and improve outcomes.

Leadership, Collaboration & Agency Support

Serve as a member of the department's leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and agency initiatives.
Participate in intra- and interagency workgroups, committees, supervisor meetings, and special projects.
Provide on-call supervisory support for Adult Protective Services and Child Welfare programs, including Child Protective Services, Prevention, and Foster Care.
Represent the department in community meetings and collaborative partnerships.
Participate in foster parent recruitment, adoption and foster care support activities, and recognition events, including occasional evening or weekend activities.
Serve on the department's shelter operations team as assigned through the Emergency Operations Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The successful candidate demonstrates considerable knowledge of:

Social work practice, including family systems, child development, and issues affecting child welfare such as substance use, mental health, and juvenile delinquency.
Child welfare laws, regulations, best practices, casework supervision, and staff development.
Trauma-informed practice and the impact of trauma and resiliency on children, families, caregivers, and child welfare professionals.
Leadership principles, critical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving.

Education and Experience

Minimum of a 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 (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). 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. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.

Why Join Our Team?
This position offers the opportunity to lead a highly skilled permanency team, shape practice improvements, mentor future leaders, and make a lasting impact on children and families throughout Henrico County.

Additional Information

Candidates for specified position may be required to hold or be qualified to work toward licensure or accreditation in the appropriate discipline.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

State or Federal Funding Clause

This agreement and the continuation of this position are contingent upon the availability of specific special revenue funds.

Preferred Requirements

Master's degree in a related field (e.g., sociology, psychology, behavioral science), and two (2) years of social work experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

Benefits

At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation. Visit our website: https://henrico.gov/hr/benefits-for-employees/ to learn more!

EEO Statement

The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).

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