caseworker iii

case worker

senior maintenance person

attorney

administrative assistant

Adams County Colorado

The culture is definetly changing to the advantage of the employee. It truly depends on where you work for the experience you can expect to have. It's a Government position and if you aren't sure how elections change the work you do it may not be the place for you. Elected offices are changing every 4 years and they determine the culture and employee rules for their staff. The work is determined by what the voter's of Adams County want and because there are alot of moving parts the progress can be slow. The rest of the County does what it is supposed to... serve the people. Human Services is overwhelmed with people who need help and staff does their best to provide support. Public works tries to keep up with the increasing number of people moving to the county for the growth. However, if you are looking to serve a bigger purpose by doing your part then you can find success. You need to ask questions about what type of position it is by how it is listed. Temporary or seasonal, or part time, or if it has benefits. Not every position has a "fast track" to be a manager or a director so you need to know where you want to go and what type of work you want to do to stand out and shine. But each position has a chance to do your best work. The internal learning and development program is top notch, the coaching and regular meetings with supervisors/managers instead of formal annual reviews are great, and the access to people who listen is outstanding. Can things change overnight, no. But there have been enough changes that every employee has a chance to make a living and do what they were hired to do. Having a positive attitude makes a big difference here.


This place has a very Corrupt leadership. Very unprofessional. Worst leadership that I have ever seen. A wasteland of corruption. Google Adams County and see for yourself.  The most corrupt county in Colorado and maybe in the Country. Favoritism and discrimination in every department.  They get rid of good quality employees and retain the idoits.  This county is ran with poor management. Supervisors are incompetent and do not know how to do their jobs. Very poor management and serious lack of good leadership.
They let a lot of good people go for no good reason. They make the workplace unpleasant. The IT Director is an absolute idiot.  He thinks he owns the place.  Make his employees clean the kitchen and run errands for him.  This was the worst work experience I've ever had. The culture there is weird.  The workers are unappreciated. Employees that have been there a long time get away with everything and poor workmanship, laziness, and poor treatment of fellow workers.  I worked there for 4 years and had above average reviews.  I went to HR and complained about my manager and the IT director about being discriminated against and being bullied and I was put on Admin leave a week later then fired.  I went thru the appeal process and the “Judge" they had was so one sided I knew I was going to lose the appeal.  What a Joke. Conflict resolution skills are also nonexistent.  The HR department is incompetent and in with the managers.  Inappropriate relationships between management and long-term employees or amongst employees themselves. They are working hard to maintain their negative culture. Wouldn't work there again for all the money in the world or unless they fired everyone in the building.  I believe that they have lied about me and the reason they FIRED me and have ruined my reputation!

My tenure at Adams County Children and Family Services has been characterized by several significant challenges, primarily stemming from the lack of effective leadership, low compensation, and poor management practices. These factors have significantly impacted the work environment and overall employee satisfaction.

Pros:

Resilient Team: Despite the adversities, some team members demonstrate resilience and a strong sense of camaraderie, supporting each other through difficult times.

Learning Opportunities: In the absence of proper leadership, employees have had the chance to take on more responsibilities and learn new skills through hands-on experience.

Flexibility: The organization offers some degree of flexibility in work hours and arrangements, allowing employees to manage their personal and professional lives more effectively. Their work from home policies is substantial. Typically, one day in office.

Cons:

Lack of Leadership: The most glaring issue at Adams County Children and Family Services is the absence of effective leadership. This results in a lack of clear direction, poor decision-making, and an overall sense of disorganization. Management has grand ideas but lacks the ability to see them through. Too many “idea” people and not enough execution of ideas. 

Poor Management Practices: Management at Adams County Children and Family Services exhibits poor communication, inconsistency, and a lack of support for employee development, leading to frustration and demotivation.

High Turnover: The lack of leadership, and poor management practices has contributed to a high turnover rate, further destabilizing the organization and impacting team dynamics.


This was truly one of the most unfortunate experiences I've ever had working somewhere. The culture there is strangely machismo for the amount of women who work there- if you show any amount of caring or compassion towards the people or animals you are considered weak. Good workers are underpaid and unappreciated. Employees that have been there a long time get away with poor workmanship, laziness, and poor treatment of fellow workers and animals. Kennel operations manager is nonexistent between sick days and vacation, training is minimal at best, basic managerial skills are utterly lacking. No one in leadership has ever taken a basic college-level management course and it is very apparent. Conflict resolution skills also nonexistent. Inappropriate relationships between management and long-term employees or amongst employees themselves. Resignations at the top flush out the wrong people. They are working hard to maintain their negative culture. Wouldn't work there again for all the money in the world or unless they fired everyone in the building and started from scratch- support a more progressive shelter for both humans and animals and submit your resume elsewhere. Waste of time, love, and energy.

I agree with another reviewer... Too many overpaid management/supervisor/leads which makes the "budget" too high to hire more full-time employee (that do more if not all the work while those overpaid managers claim they have "so much to do!" while chit chatting in their offices) so they have to hire temporary employees.  IMO, that seems to take up more resources and creates more high paying positions just to teach and train these temps, but who am I to say?

It's government. Told one thing, then told the opposite thing the next day and you're supposed to make sense of it. Told to use your resources before asking for help...then they (managers) say they can't even make sense of the resources all the time and sometimes it's wrong. ~insert confused face here~. Managers don't know the "new systems" and use that as an excuse not to help customers on super busy days... I could go on and on with the frustrations of Government job managers. 

They pay fine for entry level jobs and benefits are decent, can't complain. It does seem a bit cliquey, some people are waaay to into their job and taxing the public...and the brown nosers get the promotions. 

It's a place to start off with, get experience, and it's not a terrible place to work if you have bills to pay. Probably depends on the department, though. 
I honestly hope I can find decent work in the private sector very soon!

There are far too many overpaid executive roles.  As a result, the people doing the actual work, with and for the public, are not paid enough to survive and stick around.  There are little opportunities for advancement.  There is little to no acknowledgment or appreciation for hard work or productivity.  They claim to give merit raises but when it comes down to it, they use the budget as an excuse not to. I refer to my original point, the budget is eaten up by the six-figure income executives that do what...?  They tend not to mingle with the bourgeoisie so no one I've asked is really sure.

Everyone assumes since this is a government gig, the benefits are great.  All of the paid holidays are nice.  Otherwise, the insurance etc. is nothing to brag about - two overpriced carriers/plans to chose from. No option to decline vision or dental. Also, to keep the pension fund funded, they immediately deduct 9% of monthly paychecks.  Even before an employee qualifies for benefits or PTO, we donate 9% to the pension fund.  We are warned not to rely on this pension for retirement, that we should also be investing elsewhere.  I am not paid enough to be able to do this.  I live paycheck to paycheck with no end in sight.

Most enjoyable part of the job: leaving for the day
Hardest part of the job: side-stepping all of the backstabbing
Management: I don't know what the supervisor does besides a) give little direction, then b) wait for the trainee to misstep, and c) berate the person while clutching her pearls.  She'll write you up for not doing things you haven't learned yet because you haven't been through training. What kind of logic is that?
Coworkers: self-righteous and petty 
What I learned: I deserve so much more!

I consider this job to be my personal rock bottom. It was without a doubt the worst work experience I've ever had. That's saying a lot, considering that when I worked at a fast food joint in high school the manager told me to go jump on the trash inside the dumpster to make room for more. 
Avoid working at the Adams County Jail at all costs. I temped at a cardboard box factory once and it was considerably better than this in every way.



I’ve been with Adams for several years, and it’s truly been a rewarding experience. My supervisor is outstanding—always communicative, supportive, and genuinely empathetic when it comes to personal matters or unexpected life challenges. He consistently advocates for the team and ensures our voices are heard.

Adams also offers a strong benefits package and promotes a healthy work-life balance, including flexibility with work-from-home options for positions that allow it. Management keeps us well-informed about changes and new opportunities, which helps foster a sense of transparency and inclusion.

Most importantly, I’m fortunate to do work I love—helping vulnerable individuals in our community. Knowing that I’m making a difference every day makes this more than just a job. It’s a meaningful career.

Onboarding is non-existent and you are unsupported, left to figure things out on your own.  The supervisor would leave you alone and would get frustrated when you wanted to receive training. Red flags within one week of onboarding, and expected to produce results four days into the job. I was on the job for three weeks when management had a meltdown and yelled at the new staff. The hardest part of the job is no support and not being able to learn your job. The only good thing is some coworkers. There is no accountability for poor behavior from management and incompetence. 

It was ok at first, I thought the people were very nice and that it was going to be permanent work for me. However after working there for a month I realized that wasn't the case at all. I loved the animals I was working with but the person that was supposed to train me was trying to do all the work herself and training me to do NOTHING! I was basically her personal assistant. So with that being said, do I recommend working here? That would be a big fat NO. There are other shelters in Colorado to work at. Give your attention to some place better.

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