The Department of Human Services has immediate openings in several program areas throughout the agency including peer support specialists, clinicians, nurses, eligibilty workers, and office support. Please visit the City of Virginia Beach Career Center for a current listing of available positions.

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Department of Human Services Infant Program Relocating to Pembroke Office Park

Monday, September 13, 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2021) – The Department of Human Services (DHS) Infant Program will be moving from its current location to a new home in the Pembroke Six Office Building located at 297 Independence Blvd. The program will close its current location the end of th …

Department of Human Services Facilities at Pembroke 6 Closed Due to Air Conditioning Failure

Friday, August 27, 2021

The Department of Human Services programs offered at the Pembroke 6 location (4752 Virginia Beach Blvd.), including Adult Outpatient Mental Health Services, Child & Youth Mental Health Services, and Developmental Services, will be closed to the public on Friday, Aug. 27 …

Human Services to Host Community Listening Sessions for Marcus Alert Implementation

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will hold two virtual community listening sessions to seek public feedback on our community's implementation of the Marcus Alert legislation. Interested individuals are invited to join us at one of the following virtual events:11 a. …

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