Allen County Children Services

Join Our Team

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

Pay Rate: $20.95 – $26.51hour

Job Description: 

This specialized position will be responsible for working closely with potential and licensed treatment foster families and treatment youth in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties.

This position will be part of the recruitment team and will be responsible for targeted recruitment and tracking of treatment foster homes; assist in coordinating, planning and attending community awareness and orientation events; be involved in media presentations; assist in developing information materials, and assist in developing and implementing various methods of recruitment within the tri-county area. This position will process and track all foster/adopt inquires, adhering to required timeframes; discuss the process and work closely with potential families to assist them through the licensing process to become a treatment foster home. Additionally, this position will train potential foster and adoptive parents using a trauma-informed curriculum; monitor licensed treatment foster homes (e.g., schedules foster/adoptive parent tasks, assists with interviews and recommends licensure, recommends solutions to program violations, evaluates foster/adoptive parent performance, receives, and handles program complaints) and complete recertification requirements in partnership with the licensing county. This position serves as the leader of the treatment team and is responsible for the treatment team components which includes the development and review of treatment service plans, scheduling and facilitation of treatment team meetings, case management (including weekly contact and bi-weekly face to face home visits); development of discharge plans; coordinates respite care. This position will ensure the treatment foster parent(s) are adhering to and facilitating the youth’s treatment service plan effectively in the home setting; works actively to involve the youth’s parents in treatment meetings, plans and decisions and to keep them informed of the youth’s progress with the plan; coordinates and provides services for children whether placed or in need of treatment placements. This position will be part of the Treatment Crisis Intervention Team. Together with other professional staff, as designated by the agency, will provide after- hours support to treatment foster parent(s) and treatment youth. This position will attend/participate in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed/discussed; assist with the development of policy and recommend policy changes; develop foster/adoptive program operational policies and procedures; advise Treatment Foster Care Program Leader, assigned program team and Family Support Program Administrator on a regular basis of foster/adoptive parent activities and concerns; attend regional meetings and prepare various reports as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or closely related social services degree
  • A Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred
  • A high degree of knowledge regarding child welfare laws, procedures and policy
  • Minimum of two years experience in child protection or outside similar experience
  • Must have completed or will complete the Assessor Series training within two years of being employed
  • Must complete 6 hours of applicable continuing education training every two years based on the date the Assessor Series Training was completed
  • Must complete at least 15 hours of annual training specific to treatment foster care issues and the mission of the agency, including behavioral modification and trauma informed training
  • Must complete any required trainings for completion of child assessments for placement purposes
  • Must complete training to become a certified trainer for the preplacement training for foster parents
  • A valid Ohio driver’s license
  • Auto insurance required by law and agency needs
  • Access to private vehicle on a daily basis

Work Hours

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Job Description

Pay Rate: $20.95 – $28.41/hour

Job Responsibilities: 
Performs and functions with a high degree of supervisor involvement. It is expected that the worker would show more independence as he or she develops skills and knowledge. The worker would provide case management to foster and adoptive homes during the initial certification/approval process and would be responsible for completing all re-certifications and updates. The worker will provide case management to children in the agency’s Permanent Custody and/or Planned Permanent Living Arrangement (PPLA). The worker will complete adoption activities, relating to these children, through finalization. The worker will participate in foster parent training and recruitment activities. The worker will assist in selecting proper placements for the children into foster and adoptive settings. The worker will be cross trained for other job duties within the unit.

Job Requirements:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or closely related social services degree A Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred
  • A high degree of knowledge regarding child welfare laws, procedures and policy
  • Must have completed or will complete in their first year, Adoption Assessor Tier I training
  • Must have completed or will complete Adoption Assessor Tier II training within 3 years of being in the position and must meet the 2-year requirement to maintain the Adoption Assessor certification
  • A valid Ohio driver’s license
  • Auto insurance required by law and agency needs
  • Access to private vehicle on a daily basis

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 the worker would show more independence as he or she 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 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:

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related social services degree 
  • A master’s degree in social work is preferred
  • A high degree of knowledge regarding child welfare laws, procedures, and policy
  • A valid Ohio driver’s license
  • Auto insurance required by law and agency needs. Access to private vehicle on a daily basis

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.

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