Indiana Department of Child Services Reviews
Updated 13 Jan 2021
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- - Indianapolis, IN, US Area
- - Bloomington, IN, US Area
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- - Lafayette, IN, US Area
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- - Marion, IN, US Area
- - Muncie, IN, US Area
- - Plymouth, IN, US Area
- - South Bend, IN, US Area
- - Terre Haute, IN, US Area
- - Hartford City, IN
- - Hendricks, IN
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- - Colorado Springs, CO, US Area
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Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura
42 Ratings
Pros
"Getting to help children and families in the area was interesting" (in 12 reviews)
"good hours, good benefits, good people" (in 10 reviews)
Cons
"The amount of work within the allotted timeframes is almost impossible with high case loads that are well above policy standards" (in 11 reviews)
"Long hours, bureaucracy, stress leaking into personal life," (in 10 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"You have to know what you are getting into"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Job security Overtime Holidays off Family leave
Cons
Lots of overtime which can be hard with a family. This is due to lots of turnover. You have to know what you are getting into when you apply.
Continue reading"Decent"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time
Pros
Good benefits and training for first job
Cons
low pay, long hours and big demands
"Moving in the Right Direction"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time for more than a year
Pros
The new director, Terry Stigdon, is a focused leader who is determined to better the organization. And that she has. Rewarding and meaningful job. Great trial experience.
Cons
High turnover rate for family case managers, which makes it difficult in the attorney. High case load and not enough attorneys in each office.
Pros
Good people and you do good work
Cons
Sad cases and very demanding
"Only work here if you have to"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI worked at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time
Pros
Doing important work, ok benefits, overtime
Cons
Long hours, bureaucracy, stress leaking into personal life,
"Case Manager"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time
Pros
Flexibility with personal schedules, close nit team work
Cons
On-call, high stress, low pay
Continue readingPros
Spend time with children daily
Cons
Overworked and underpaid Little management support
"Lots of opportunities, but very stressful and culture of fear"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time
Pros
There are a lot of divisions and ability to join new teams or have promotional opportunities. There is opportunity to travel around the state and work with internal and external stakeholders.
Cons
The job is not a 40 hour work week, and the stress is considerable. You will need a strong support system and healthy boundaries/balance. There is a strong culture where mistakes are not learning opportunities.
Continue reading"Horrible place to work!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time for more than a year
Pros
Training was exceptionally well organized
Cons
My supervisor was jealous of my educational achievements. Quite a bit of back stabbing by coworkers as well.
Continue reading"Hard work, but worth it"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Indiana Department of Child Services full-time for less than a year
Pros
State holidays, insurance, job security, working 1 on 1 with kids in need
Cons
Trauma, hours, work load, paperwork for days!
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