Child Protective Services (CPS) Supervisor - Evening Team
Apply NowCompany: Loudoun County Government
Location: Leesburg, VA 20176
Description:
Salary: $70,647.82 - $123,633.68 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01161
Department: Family Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 126
Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Introduction
Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.
Loudoun County Department of Family Services seeks a dedicated, professional candidate for its Children Services Act (CSA) Supervisor role. The successful candidate will join the Prevention & Protection Services division and the diverse department that envisions better health, safety, and well-being for all. The Department supports individuals and families in the community to live their best lives while advocating for those most vulnerable and respecting their right to self-determination.
Job Summary
Loudoun County Family Services is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and established professional candidate to lead the Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations and Family Assessments (I&A) Evening Shift Team.
Highlights of the role:
This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the county's hiring and retention bonus program.
Flexible schedule with non-traditional hours.
Join a management team that encourages and embraces autonomy.
Ability to utilize the support (people) and tools (systems) needed to be successful in the role.
The CPS Evening Shift 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, with major coursework in a Human Services field preferred; AND, four (4) years of directly related experience in a human services area to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field; clinical licensure.
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. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English preferred. Complete required County e-learning and MOAT training requirements as directed by department. Complete required supervisory training.
This team primarily works scheduled times during the evenings with occasional overnight, weekends, and designated holidays. Core work hours are Monday-Friday, 12:30pm to 9:00 p.m., including rotating on-call shifts to respond to emergency family situations, as required.
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
Benefits elgibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
01
Based on the job description, please describe your experience in child protective services or child welfare?
02
Do you have local government experience?
03
Our evening work hours are typically Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on a hybrid telework schedule - Can you work this schedule? (Please note, for the first 90 days all new hires are expected to report in-person during their training period).
04
At times, the Department of Family Services staff must respond to community and or emergency needs caused by inclement weather, natural or human-made disasters, etc. Therefore, in these very rare instances, all DFS staff must be available to work beyond the normal workday to include nights, weekends, and holidays, as required to perform functions of the position and/or situation. In addition, you may be required to work at an alternative worksite(s) within the County to perform duties that support the operational needs of the department. Would these requirements pose an issue for you?
05
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations?
06
If yes, please explain.
Required Question
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01161
Department: Family Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 126
Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Introduction
Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.
Loudoun County Department of Family Services seeks a dedicated, professional candidate for its Children Services Act (CSA) Supervisor role. The successful candidate will join the Prevention & Protection Services division and the diverse department that envisions better health, safety, and well-being for all. The Department supports individuals and families in the community to live their best lives while advocating for those most vulnerable and respecting their right to self-determination.
Job Summary
Loudoun County Family Services is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and established professional candidate to lead the Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations and Family Assessments (I&A) Evening Shift Team.
Highlights of the role:
This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the county's hiring and retention bonus program.
Flexible schedule with non-traditional hours.
Join a management team that encourages and embraces autonomy.
Ability to utilize the support (people) and tools (systems) needed to be successful in the role.
The CPS Evening Shift 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, with major coursework in a Human Services field preferred; AND, four (4) years of directly related experience in a human services area to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field; clinical licensure.
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. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English preferred. Complete required County e-learning and MOAT training requirements as directed by department. Complete required supervisory training.
This team primarily works scheduled times during the evenings with occasional overnight, weekends, and designated holidays. Core work hours are Monday-Friday, 12:30pm to 9:00 p.m., including rotating on-call shifts to respond to emergency family situations, as required.
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
Benefits elgibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
01
Based on the job description, please describe your experience in child protective services or child welfare?
02
Do you have local government experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Our evening work hours are typically Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on a hybrid telework schedule - Can you work this schedule? (Please note, for the first 90 days all new hires are expected to report in-person during their training period).
- Yes
- No
04
At times, the Department of Family Services staff must respond to community and or emergency needs caused by inclement weather, natural or human-made disasters, etc. Therefore, in these very rare instances, all DFS staff must be available to work beyond the normal workday to include nights, weekends, and holidays, as required to perform functions of the position and/or situation. In addition, you may be required to work at an alternative worksite(s) within the County to perform duties that support the operational needs of the department. Would these requirements pose an issue for you?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes, please explain.
Required Question