Child Protective Services Supervisor — Trauma-Informed Lead

WV Department of Human Services; Wayne (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Protective Service Supervisor to guide a team of workers, oversee clinical decisions, and mentor staff in family preservation and child safety. The role emphasizes leadership, trauma-informed intervention, and coordination with partners to ensure high-quality protective services.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a background in clinical social work, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations while upholding

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring CPS staff.
• Strong clinical social work background and knowledge of child welfare laws.
• Ability to make high-stakes safety decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a unit providing child protective services.
• Oversee investigations, assessments, and interventions.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and community partners.

Skills

Clinical social work

Forensic interviewing

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Decision making

Administrative excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WV Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Protective Service Supervisor to guide a team of workers, oversee clinical decisions, and mentor staff in family preservation and child safety. The role emphasizes leadership, trauma-informed intervention, and coordination with partners to ensure high-quality protective services.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a background in clinical social work, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations while upholding