Child Protective Services Supervisor

Child Protective Services Supervisor

Salary

$72,767.26 - $127,342.70 Annually

Location

Leesburg, VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00550

Department

Family Services

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

126

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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 and experienced professional for a Child Protective Services Supervisor position. The successful candidate will join the Child Protective Services program within the Department of Family Services, which envisions better health, safety, and well-being for all. We support individuals and families in the community to live their best lives while advocating for those most vulnerable and respecting their right to self-determination.

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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.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

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

• Masters degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field; clinical licensure.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including criminal, credit, CPS/APS, and driving (DMV) record 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 the department. Complete required supervisory training.

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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.

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.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than a high school diploma or equivalent
• High school diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

Is your degree in a Human Services-related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field)?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable (no degree)

03

How many years of directly related professional experience do you have in a human services field?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years or more

04

How many years of professional Child Protective Services (CPS) experience do you have, including case management, case consultation, policy compliance review, safety/risk assessment, documentation review, and legal/court involvement?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

05

This position requires the ability to provide staff oversight, case consultation, performance management, and operational leadership in a fast-paced CPS environment. How many years of supervisory experience do you have (e.g., overseeing staff, conducting evaluations, assigning work)?

• No supervisory experience
• Less than 1 year of supervisory experience
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 or more years

06

Please briefly describe your supervisory or leadership experience, including the number of staff supervised and the types of responsibilities you held.

07

This position may require participation in on-call rotations, after-hours consultation, emergency response activities, and work beyond normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and at alternative County worksites when operationally necessary. Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide a brief explanation below, including the nature of the offense and the date of conviction. If not applicable, enter "N/A."

Required Question

Employer Loudoun County Government

Address 1 Harrison Street SE

Leesburg, Virginia, 20175

Phone 7037770213

Website www.loudoun.gov