Salary: $68,184.25 - $115,913.22 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 27-00852
Department: Family Services
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 123
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, professional candidate for its Adoption Assistance/ Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Worker role. The successful candidate will join the Adoption and Foster Care 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.
Job Summary The Adoption Assistance/ICPC Specialist supports the Foster Care and Adoption Unit in advancing its mission to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. This position provides specialized adoption assistance services to families who have adopted children from foster care and coordinates services for children in foster care in other states who are placed with parents or relatives residing in Loudoun County.
The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable adoption assistance and Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) requirements, facilitating communication and coordination among families, local agencies, and out-of-state partners, and providing ongoing case support to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Executing Adoption Assistance Agreements and Addendums.
- Maintaining caseload of youth receiving Adoption Assistance.
- Assess capacity of potential ICPC parent/kinship caregivers to meet the needs of specific children.
- Conduct written home studies of potential ICPC caregivers and provide recommendations to the sending state regarding placement.
- Ensure State approval standards for ICPC foster families are met.
- Provide supportive case management to ICPC families to maintain placements and work towards achieving permanency.
- Make referrals for services in regard to both ICPC and Adoption Assistance caseloads.
- Assist families in accessing needed services and funding.
- Document all interactions thoroughly and timely according to State mandates.
- Collaborate with service providers.
- Perform adoption searches and disclosures, as requested by the State.
- Complete court-ordered non-agency adoption reports.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a Human Services field OR, a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience in a human services area.
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English preferred.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements Pass pre-employment background checks to include criminal, credit, CPS/APS, and DMV. 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.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. T
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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 diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, or another closely related field). If you do not possess a degree, select "Not Applicable.
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How many years of directly related work experience do you have in the human services field?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years
- 2 or more years
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What professional responsibilities have you held in the foster care and adoption field?
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What is your background in completing and preparing written home studies?
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Have you worked in a local government setting?
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Our work hours are typically Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a hybrid telework schedule - Can you work this schedule? (Please note, for the first 90 days all new hires are expected to report in-person during their training period).
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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?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? If yes, please explain.
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