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
Allen County Children Services, Lima, OH. Full-time, permanent.
Assesses child abuse, neglect, dependency, and service request cases by applying social work principles, interviewing theory and skills, and human behavior and psychosocial assessment to evaluate family circumstances, risk factors, and service needs. Conducts intake and assessment activities involving complex matters with multiple service providers, resistant or dysfunctional families, sexual abuse allegations, and other indicators of risk, including the recognition of abnormal behavior and mental health factors. Utilizes family functioning and risk assessment concepts to complete family risk assessment matrices, develop appropriate case plans, and support effective case resolution. Prepares and maintains clear, accurate, and current documentation in compliance with agency policies and applicable state requirements, informed by social welfare policy analysis, and subject to ongoing quality review. Provides guidance or limited training support to less experienced staff through observation or assistance with quality review of case records. With supervisory approval, may represent the agency by participating in community task forces or committees related to child protection issues. Performs other related duties as required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
Education to include all of the following:
– Social work principles
– Interviewing theory and skills
– Human behavior and psychosocial assessment
– Family functioning and risk assessment concepts
– Recognition of abnormal behavior and mental health factors
– Social welfare policy analysis
Experience required: None.
To apply: Send resume to Allen County Children Services, Attn: Human Resources, 123 West Spring Street, Lima, OH 45801. Allen County Children Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.