Foster Grandparent (FGP) Program Supervisor

Foster Grandparent (FGP) Program Supervisor

Salary

$63,586.00 - $69,945.00 Annually

Location

Human Services, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09372

Department

HUMAN SERVICES - GRANT FUND

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

The purpose of this class is to provide programmatic day-to-day operation of the Foster Grandparent Program for the Peninsula area, including Hampton, Newport News, York County, Williamsburg, James City County, and Poquoson. Provide direct supervision of program staff and participating Foster Grandparent volunteers. The position will coordinate and conduct the program within the school systems and communicate with the site supervisors. Reports to the Adult Services Program Manager.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support Foster Grandparent program staff and volunteers.
• Recruit, train, orient, and assign volunteers to appropriate service sites.
• Coordinate daily program operations and maintain relationships with participating schools and agencies.
• Plan and facilitate monthly meetings, trainings, and advisory council sessions.
• Assist with grant writing, budget preparation, and securing matching funds.
• Monitor compliance with program regulations and prepare required reports.
• Promote the program through community outreach, presentations, fundraising activities, and media engagement.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide coaching, and recommend staffing needs.
• Serve as a liaison between sponsoring agencies, community partners, and program stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, or a closely related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience in family engagement, child development, or family-focused social work, or closely related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position before any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria

Additional requirements:

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek to include evenings and weekends.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, or a closely related field of study?

• Yes
• No

02

Which option best describes your supervisory experience in family engagement, child development, or family-focused social work? (YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE WHERE THIS EXPERIENCE WAS OBTAINED.)

• No experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand this position is exempt.

• Yes
• No

05

This position may require working beyond a standard 40 hour work week to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you willing to accept work during these times?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

07

I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr