Adoption Consultant

2 weeks ago

Franklin, United States state of indiana Full time

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Department of Child Services:

Join a team that engages with families and children to improve lives in meaningful and significant ways. DCS engages authentically with children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. The Department also administers family preservation and prevention services, foster care, and child support throughout the State of Indiana. You will relentlessly pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, adoption or support youth in making a successful transition to adulthood. While this job is difficult and may have long and sometimes unconventional hours, this is more than a job—it is a calling to improve your community and neighbors. Will you join us in supporting our Mission, Vision, and Values? 

Mission : The Indiana Department of Child Services leads the state’s response to allegations of child abuse and neglect and facilitates child support payments. We consider the needs and values of all we serve in our efforts to protect children while keeping families together whenever possible. 
Vision:  Children will live in safe, healthy and supportive families and communities. 
Values:  We at the Indiana Department of Child Services empower our team, in collaboration with state and local partners, to make decisions in the best interest of every child in our care by embracing:

Child safety  Permanency  Collaborative partnerships with foster and adoptive families  Diversity, equity, and inclusion A culture of safety and transparency  Continuous improvement 

Role Overview : 

The Adoption Consultant is charged to lead, monitor, and support the agency goal of increasing the number of children that reach permanency through adoption. The expectation is to increase the number of adoptive placements of children that have unidentified adoptive homes. The position will lead recruitment process of adoptive families, prepare families for the placement of a special needs child, support them throughout the process, and increase support for special needs adoptions in the community. The Adoption Consultant works proactively with external and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate steps are met through the life cycle of adoption, from recruitment to ensure children achieve permanency through adoption. The position will serve as the internal adoption Consultant to field staff by providing training and information that will help ensure that children achieve permanency through adoption.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,;but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them. Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area. Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers. Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems. Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports. Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances. Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance. Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage. Coordinator and deliver communication plans and communications. Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies. Serve on management committees or other governing boards. Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

a Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or a Associate’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or  at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role. 

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.  Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations. Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs. Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal

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