Practice Model Consultant

Civicworks; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Department of Child Services seeks a Practice Model Consultant to embed child welfare best practices into daily operations across the state. You will mentor, coach, and train staff while facilitating learning labs and analyzing practice fidelity.

This role requires travel statewide, engaging with central and regional teams to implement policies and drive outcomes for family-centered child welfare practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Three years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Embed child welfare best practices into daily operations.
• Mentor, coach, and train staff across the state.
• Facilitate learning labs and data analysis on practice fidelity.
• Serve as a liaison between central office and regional staff to implement policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Practice Model Consultant embeds child welfare best practices into daily operations at the Indiana Department of Child Services, providing mentoring, coaching, and training to staff across the state. Based in Jeffersonville, this role facilitates learning labs, conducts data analysis on practice fidelity, and serves as a liaison between central office and regional staff to implement policies and drive outcomes in family-centered child welfare practice. The position involves significant travel across Southeast Indiana to deliver training and support challenging case consultations.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, or related field; three years of experience in similar role
• Extensive knowledge of child development, child welfare, family systems, or behavioral health topics
• Excellent writing and communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel statewide overnight and provide training during evening/weekend hours
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn Excel and Access
• Knowledge of resource and adoptive parent issues and ability to promote teamwork