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Job Summary Loudoun County Family Services is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and established professional candidate to lead a Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations and Family Assessments (I&A) Team.The CPS Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative supervision and professional leadership to a dynamic team responding to the needs of our most vulnerable children and families. The selected candidate will oversee cases involving protective services to children and families, assuring that complaints, investigations, and assessments are managed according to federal, state, and local policies, including completeness and timeliness. This position requires the individual to maintain a supportive work environment, with the ability to inspire and encourage productivity and teamwork amongst staff. Work is performed in a forward-thinking organization that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.The successful candidate will:
- Establish performance expectations and goals for the team.
- Lead a team of CPS workers with activities and plans to accomplish goals.
- Promote teamwork and cooperation in the unit.
- Cover emergencies and provide clinical direction to employees.
- Lead unit meetings.
- Monitor staff compliance.
- Work with a diverse and multi-ethnic population and workforce.
- Possess the ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations and deal with competing and demanding circumstances.
- Demonstrate capacity to manage crisis situations that require critical decisions involving people, resources, and property.
This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the county’s hiring and retention-bonus program.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required AND, four (4) years of directly related experience in a human services area to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous direct experience in Virginia Child Protective Services (CPS).
- At least one year of supervisory experience in Virginia Child Protective Services, along with a strong working knowledge of applicable Virginia laws and regulations.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field; clinical licensure.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish and English.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements Pass pre-employment background checks including criminal, credit, DMV, and CPS/APS checks. Valid driver’s license (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Hold or obtain licensure in Social Work, i.e., LCSW or LSW. Hold or obtain additional certifications preferred by the Department. Complete required County e-learning and MOAT training requirements as directed by department. Complete required supervisory training.
Benefits
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click here.
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position’s regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.