Job Description

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.

As an 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 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 

About the DCS Background Check Unit:

The Background Check Unit is responsible for utilizing uniform standards and procedures to complete and evaluate DCS background checks. We ensure consistent and timely evaluation of FBI and State fingerprint-based criminal history checks, accurate determination of child abuse and neglect history, and communication of findings to appropriate parties.

Role Overview:

The Background Check Coordinator ensures that DCS background checks are consistent across the state and are completed and evaluated according to state law, administrative rules, and DCS policies. You will advise staff about policies and procedures for fingerprint checks, criminal history checks, child abuse and neglect checks, local criminal court record checks, and national sex offender registry checks. You may also collect and submit criminal or Child Protective Services waivers when appropriate.

This position is located in the DCS central office in Indianapolis, IN.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000 per year but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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A Day in the Life:

Essential functions are:

• Research and compile information on specific aspects of the program, such as procedures, needs, and policies.
• Answer basic customer questions about program policies and procedures.
• Establish, organize, and maintain current and historical files related to the program.
• Collect information to help prepare program reports.
• Develop applications, prepare budget allocations, and/or purchase consultative services.
• Maintain, organize, and monitor program assets.
• Schedule, prepare, and disseminate all program-related training materials.

The job description 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. 

What You'll Need for Success:

To be successful, you must have:

• General knowledge of the program area.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation, guidelines, agency policy, and professional standards and practices.
• Ability to research and compile specific topics related to the program area.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate effectively in a group decision-making process.
• Tact in dealing with other agency personnel and the public.
• Specialized knowledge of accounting principles.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 benefits package for full-time employees that 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 Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up 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 Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position.

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