State of Indiana · 4 hours ago
Practice Model Consultant
Anderson, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, committed to making a real impact on the lives of Hoosiers. The Practice Model Consultant will embed the Practice Model into daily operations, providing mentoring, coaching, and training to increase the fidelity of child welfare best practices while collaborating on strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
You will develop and provide regional pre-service sessions for the assigned division/department
You will also provide content expertise, through research and experience to curriculum writers on topics identified for curriculum development
This will be done through seminars/workshops, videoconferencing, and webinars for the agency
You will assist resource parents with accessing online training modules necessary to complete both pre-service training and ongoing training through coordination with local libraries and local offices as appropriate
Additionally, through research and experience, staff development trainers become experts when a new curriculum is needed and provide additional insight to weave the DCS mission vision and values as well as the DCS Practice Model throughout DCS resource parent training
Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home
Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events
Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or other related fields with at least three (3) years of experience in teaching or training
Extensive knowledge of and subject matter expert in 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 products including Word and PowerPoint and willingness to learn basic information regarding MS Excel and Access if requested
Excellent writing skills and the ability to convey written information in a clear, concise manner. 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
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Some experience in child welfare is desired
Benefits
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
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 in 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
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State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
10001+ employees
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Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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