CPS In-Home Services Specialist

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Loudoun County Department of Family Services seeks a dedicated, professional candidate for its CPS In-Home Services Specialist role. The successful candidate will join the Child Protective Services Unit 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. This CPS In-Home Services Specialist position uses strengths-based and trauma-informed perspectives and evidence-based practices to stabilize and support families where child abuse or neglect has been substantiated, increase safety and protective capacity, and reduce risk of future harm by comprehensively assessing risks, safety, needs and strengths.

Requirements

Knowledge of child protection laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of family dynamics and functioning and human development.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices in child welfare.
Ability to engage, interview, assess, counsel, and refer clients.
Ability to assess child safety and risk using program-specific tools.
Ability to think critically in crisis to mitigate risky family situations.
Ability to respond to complex family crisis situations.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet mandated timeframes and shifting priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for engaging, interviewing, assessing, testifying, and documenting case records.
Proficiency in electronic documentation.
Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field OR, a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two (2) years related experience in a human services related area.
Possess a valid resident driver's license.
Undergo driving record, child protective services, credit, and criminal background checks.
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).
May also be required to work and may be assigned to an alternate worksite(s) within the county to carry out duties that support operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Engaging parents/guardians to enhance their parenting skills and family functioning.
Completing required home visits and documentation within the mandated time frames.
Devising goal-directed service plans with parents/guardians.
Coordinating and participating in family team meetings to address family crises and service needs utilizing a collaborative approach.
Collaborating with community partners.
Advocating for and referring families to appropriate community resources and supportive services.
Assisting in emergency situations as needed.
Participating in staff meetings, in-service training, and outside training for professional development.
Preparing affidavits and testifying in court.