Thank you for showing interest in our career opportunities! The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) envisions a community in which residents enjoy a sense of well-being, safety and self-sufficiency. DCHS provides effective and essential safety net services that measurably improve or maintain the quality of life for Alexandrians.

Commonly posted job opportunities in DCHS are:

• Senior Therapist – clinically licensed staff provide services to clients in a variety of adult and child mental health, behavioral health and family programs to build sustainable action plans for healthy living.
• Residential Counselor – provide on-site client interaction to support development of life skills and ongoing residential living.
• Human Services Benefits Program Specialist – conduct eligibility determinations for individuals and families seeking assistance through public programs.

• Human Services Specialist – provide supportive counseling and casework services to individuals and families in a variety of DCHS programs.

• Family Services Specialist – provide social work services to individuals and families to develop tools for maintaining self-sufficiency and utilize community resources to improve well-being.

• Employment & Training Specialist – train and prepare clients for workplace readiness, and work with community partners to match candidates with prospective employers.

To join us on this mission, please visit the City of Alexandria’s job website!