Indiana Department of Child Services Interview Questions
& Process
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Indiana Department of Child Services
Case Manager
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was good, with straightforward questions and easy-to-talk-to interviewers. Background checks were simple to arrange. The company uses a lot of email for communication, but there were opportunities for in-person interviews. Multiple people interviewed me and asked questions, and I was able to ask them anything I needed to.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you manage stressful situations?
Indiana Department of Child Services
Family Case Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
It took roughly three weeks to get the interview. The Lead Office Director and another person asked me questions from a packet, mostly about cultural competence and my own experiences. The last part of the interview is a writing portion where I had to read a case and then write how I would go about the situation. It was a little intimidating but not too difficult.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Have you worked with people who are actively using drugs?
- Can you tell me about your experience working with individuals facing addiction challenges?
- Describe your understanding and application of cultural competence in your professional background.
Indiana Department of Child Services
Case Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Take home Presentation Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Went for an open house and it wasn't organized at all. Be prepared to watch a video, be taken by two people to answer questions, then to a large conference room to do a 5 minute writing sample lastly you will go to another room and ask questions. The questions room is optional and you aren't required to stay an certain amount of time. If you are on a time crunch give yourself at least an hour to be here. Don't expect to be looked at or addressed during the interview as the interviewers are rude and barely look up from their paperwork even first thing in the morning.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why do you see yourself in case management?
- What is your definition of abuse and neglect?
- How would you approach working in unsanitary environments?
Indiana Department of Child Services
Family Case Manager
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Group
First I got a call for a phone interview. This interview used to have around 10 questions, but now it includes a video and questions you have to answer before they even offer an in-person interview. About a week after that, someone from my local DCS office called me. I then met with two Family Case Manager Supervisors. It's a pretty long process where you answer a lot of questions about your past and what you want for the future. Then they give you a picture and ask you to write down everything you can about it. The picture isn't great, but it's not what you'd call a 'dirty home.' After that, the interviewers ask more questions, and they might ask if you'd rather work in ongoing or assessment. Assessment means you have to be on-call nights and weekends, while ongoing means you're expected to be available for emergencies with a client at any time.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Would you be okay with anything about you being posted in the paper?
- Can you talk about your background and future goals?
- What do you see in this picture?
Indiana Department of Child Services Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Indiana Department of Child Services interview reports.
“Could you define what constitutes child abuse and neglect?”
Read reports →“Can you define what a family is and how society influences it?”
Read reports →“If you saw a home in this condition, what concerns would you have for the child living there?”
Read reports →“Given a picture of a dirty home, please provide a written description of what you observe.”
Read reports →“What is your definition of abuse or neglect?”
Read report →“Given a photo, complete it as if it were to be submitted to a judge.”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on reunifying children with their caregivers after experiencing abuse or neglect?”
Read report →“What are your feelings about reunifying a child with a family that has been accused of child abuse and neglect?”
Read report →“How would you feel about having to rehome a child to their parent after a detention?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 52 Indiana Department of Child Services interview reports.