Practice Model Consultant

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.

About the Department of Child Services (DCS):

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon ourMVPfoundation:

Mission:Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision:Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Role Overview:

The Practice Model Consultant embeds the Practice Model into daily operations at all levels of the agency and within service regions. You will provide direct mentoring, coaching, development, training, consulting, and meaningful feedback to staff to increase the fidelity of child welfare best practices. You will collaborate on improvement projects across the state, partnering on strategic initiatives that elevate family engagement, refine service delivery, and drive outcomes aligned with agency goals and federal guidelines.

Practice Model Consultants are experts in practice and serve as transformational leaders who help build a child welfare environment that fosters a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement. You will support a family-centered practice model that focuses on understanding unique family needs, values, and goals in planning and decision-making. You will demonstrate how to build trust-based relationships by modeling authenticity, empathy, respect, and professionalism, facilitating complex meetings, supporting trauma-informed supervision, and serving as a bridge between training, policy, and implementation of practice within fieldwork.

Key outocmes for this role include:

• Training and
  
  Coaching:
  
  Facilitate coaching, learning labs, and in-service trainings; provide one-on-one consulting to refine skills and ensure fidelity; and lead learning experiences that equip staff with the tools and mindset for effective child welfare practice.
• Consultation and Facilitation:
  Consult with staff on family-centered practice and MVP implementation; support challenging team meetings and case consultations; and provide written feedback to leadership on practice performance and staff development needs.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Collect and analyze data from systems like CQI, PMR/CFSR, Kid Traks, Tableau, RPS, and Safety Culture to identify regional barriers, recommend solutions to leadership, and support corrective actions that strengthen practice fidelity.
• Policy and Practice Integration:
  Act as a liaison between the central office and regional staff to implement new policies, align training with field practice, deliver updates at regional meetings, and complete special assignments in response to emerging statewide needs.

This position is located in Anderson, Indiana, and will serve the Northeast Indiana region. Residency in the service area is highly preferred.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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