Child Welfare Practice Model Coach

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Pension plan

Leave policy

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

The State of Indiana's Department of Child Services seeks a Practice Model Consultant to integrate the Practice Model across the agency, mentoring, coaching, and training staff to strengthen child welfare practice. You will lead statewide improvement initiatives focused on family engagement, service delivery, and outcomes aligned with agency and federal goals.

Based in Indianapolis and counties in Central Indiana, you will promote safety, transparency, and continuous improvement while supporting

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant educational degree(s); may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
• Three years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of child development, child welfare, family systems or related behavioral health topics.
• Ability to promote teamwork by working with other staff development members and field operations personnel to achieve established goals.
• Ability to provide positive feedback as well as address concerns as they arise.
• Knowledge of issues related to resource and/or adoptive parents regarding the Resource Parent Trainers position.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; willingness to learn MS Excel and Access.
• Excellent writing skills; writing samples will be requested.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel statewide overnight to deliver training and in-services.
• Ability to provide training during evening and weekend hours to accommodate resource parents’ schedules.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional pre-service sessions for the assigned divisions and departments.
• Provide content expertise to curriculum writers on topics identified for curriculum development through seminars, workshops, videoconferencing, and webinars.
• Assist resource parents with accessing online training modules in coordination with local libraries and offices.
• Weave the DCS mission, vision and values and the Practice Model into training and staff development.
• Travel statewide to inspect, audit, and write reports at client sites or homes as needed.

Skills

Writing skills

Travel statewide

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related fields

Job description

The State of Indiana's Department of Child Services seeks a Practice Model Consultant to integrate the Practice Model across the agency, mentoring, coaching, and training staff to strengthen child welfare practice. You will lead statewide improvement initiatives focused on family engagement, service delivery, and outcomes aligned with agency and federal goals.

Based in Indianapolis and counties in Central Indiana, you will promote safety, transparency, and continuous improvement while supporting