The Allen County Children Services Mission Statement
“Protect children by supporting and strengthening families in partnership with the community.”
We all strive towards one goal: protecting the children in our community
To see our goal accomplished in Allen County, our team provides supportive services and educational resources for families, and caregivers in Allen County.
Why we do it gets a little more personal
“My first job out of college many years ago was for a children services agency in another county. I then changed career paths but came back to my dream job of child welfare and have never loved a job more. It’s extremely rewarding to see families succeed and grow stronger and to know that I had a part in their success. Allen County Children Services is a fantastic place to work and help improve the lives of the kids and families we serve.”
Caseworker Stacie Powell
If you have the same passion for helping the children in our community, we’d like to hear from you.
Join our team
We are always accepting applications and resumes. If you think your skills and talents would be a good match for our agency, please send us your information and educational history. If a position opens and you are qualified, we will be in touch. Most often this will be for a caseworker position. However, occasionally there are other positions that do open up within our organization.
Open positions
Job Description
Pay Rate: $20.95 – $26.51/hour
Job Responsibilities:
Performs and functions with a high degree of supervisor involvement – it is expected that more independence will be shown as one develops skills and knowledge. Based on level of expertise and recommendation of supervisor, may be assigned some difficult cases such as multiple service providers, resistant or dysfunctional families, sexual abuse, multiple issues. Provides clear and concise documentation, which is current and accurate at all times; case records will be complete, current, and meet all agency and state requirements as indicated through regular and continuous quality checks.
Demonstrates developing expertise as indicated through proper and effective case resolution, completion of family risk assessment matrix, quality case plan development, and implementation. Based on skill level and recommendation of supervisor, may provide advice and some training for lesser skilled employees – training may be through observation of or assisting in quality checks of case records.
On recommendation of supervisor, may represent the agency by participating in community task forces or committees – will be seen by other professionals as a resource into child protection issues. Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements:
- Completion of bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field
- Master’s Degree is desirable
- Six months of experience in child protection (completed initial training) with general level of knowledge regarding child welfare laws, procedures, and policy
- Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and have full-time access to a vehicle
Work Hours
Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evenings and weekend work may be required. Working hours may vary dependent upon need.
Job Description
Pay Rate: $20.95 – $26.51/hour
Job Responsibilities:
Performs and functions with a high degree of supervisor involvement – it is expected that more independence will be shown as one develops skills and knowledge. Based on level of expertise and recommendation of supervisor, may be assigned some difficult cases such as multiple service providers, resistant or dysfunctional families, sexual abuse, multiple issues. Provides clear and concise documentation, which is current and accurate at all times; case records will be complete, current, and meet all agency and state requirements as indicated through regular and continuous quality checks.
Demonstrates developing expertise as indicated through proper and effective case resolution, completion of family risk assessment matrix, quality case plan development, and implementation. Based on skill level and recommendation of supervisor, may provide advice and some training for lesser skilled employees – training may be through observation of or assisting in quality checks of case records.
On recommendation of supervisor, may represent the agency by participating in community task forces or committees – will be seen by other professionals as a resource into child protection issues. Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements:
- Completion of bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field
- Master’s Degree is desirable
- Six months of experience in child protection (completed initial training) with general level of knowledge regarding child welfare laws, procedures, and policy
- Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and have full-time access to a vehicle
Work Hours
Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evenings and weekend work may be required. Working hours may vary dependent upon need.