Salary: $74,222.61 - $129,889.56 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00505
Department: Family Services
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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, D.C., 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 Child Protective Services Evening Supervisor position. The successful candidate will join the Prevention and Protective Services division within a 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 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.
- 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
- Bilingual English and Spanish speaking abilities.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful background check completion, 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 the department. Complete required supervisory training.
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
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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 graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
02
Is your degree in a Human Services-related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services)?
- 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
- 1 year but less than 2 years
- 2 years but less than 3 years
- 3 years but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
04
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
05
If you have prior supervisory experience, how many staff did you directly supervise? If you have not supervised in the past, please select N/A.
06
Please select the CPS program areas in which you have direct, hands-on experience. (Select all that apply.)
- Intake/Hotline
- Investigations/Family Assessments
- Ongoing/In-Home Services
- Foster Care/Out-of-Home
- None of the above
07
Do you have experience applying CPS policy and state regulations in case decision-making?
08
Have you conducted field observations of staff (e.g., home visits, safety assessments) as part of your supervisory role?
09
Do you have experience ensuring the timely completion of safety assessments and first contacts?
10
Which tools have you used? (Select all that apply)
- SafeMeasures
- OASIS
- COMPASS
- None of the above
11
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations?
12
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?
13
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
