CPS Senior Specialist (I&A Evening)

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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 CPS I&A Senior Specialist role on the Evening team. The successful candidate will join the Child Protective Services program 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.

The Senior CPS Specialist (evening team) will serve as a senior lead within the Child Protective Services program, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training to Family Services Specialists and supervising interns on a dynamic team dedicated to protecting our most vulnerable children and families.
This position plays a key role in emergency crisis response and intervention, including investigating serious allegations of abuse or neglect such as sexual abuse, human trafficking, and out-of-family investigations. The Senior Specialist conducts comprehensive safety and risk assessments of children and families by interviewing children, parents/guardians, and collateral contacts. Additionally, the role requires developing and implementing safety and service plans that promote child well-being while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.

Beyond casework, the Senior Specialist will:

• Provide coaching and training to colleagues by explaining program policies and procedures.
• Serve as acting supervisor in the supervisor's absence.
• Support a positive, team-oriented environment by encouraging productivity, collaboration, and accountability.
  

Bachelor's degree required, with major coursework in a Human Services field preferred; AND, three (3) years of directly related experience in a human services area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a closely related Human Services field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct Child Protective Services (CPS) experience.
• Strong knowledge of CPS policies, procedures, and state regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support both new and experienced staff.
• Experience working within local government human services systems.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing and application of trauma-informed practices.
• Extensive knowledge of social service systems for children, families, and adults, with a trauma-informed and strengths-based philosophy.
• Bilingual skills.

• Pass pre-employment background checks including criminal, fingerprinting, credit, CPS/APS, and DMV checks.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).
• Hold or obtain certifications such as CPR if required for assigned position. Obtain specific training such as CPS/Foster Care/APS state training as required or desired for assigned area.
• Successful candidates must be available for duty beyond the normal workday, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays, as required to perform the functions of the position.
• This position is considered essential personnel and will require reporting to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (e.g., weather, transportation, disaster).