Family Services Specialist Supervisor

Salary: $78,146.90 - $104,679.12 Annually
Location : Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-00519
Department: Department of Community and Human Services
Division: CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Family Services Specialist Supervisor
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Family Services Specialist Supervisor position.
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• Aligning the work we do with our strategic plan
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An Overview
Under general supervision, this Family Services Specialist (FSS) Supervisor directs the activities of a Child Protective Services (CPS) unit of FSS, and plans, assigns, reviews, and manages their day-to-day work. The unit consists of CPS Intake and In-Home staff. The Supervisor ensures services are provided in a timely, accurate, courteous and effective manner in accordance with federal, state and local policies and procedures. Provides direction, guidance, and training on policy, and implements best practices for all CPS areas of work. Takes responsibility for the professional development and training of unit members. Works with the child welfare leadership team to develop local policies and practices to improve agency operations. Tasks are performed under the general supervision of a Human Services Program Manager, Chief of Child Welfare Services, or the Director of the Center for Children and Families. The Family Services Manager is distinguished from the by the latter's responsibilities for supervising Family Services Supervisors and managing the direct services program performance.

How To Apply
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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.
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