Program Coordinator

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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 our
MVP
foundation:

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.
Purpose
:
Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.

Role Overview:

The Employer Maintenance Unit (EMU) was created to maintain accurate employer records in the Indiana Support Enforcement System (ISETS) in order to ensure child support income withholding orders are sent to the correct location. The unit is responsible for addressing inquiries from county Prosecutor's offices and other outside sources as well as serves as the primary point of contact for employers.

Quality customer service for employers is critical as a majority of child support payments are processed via Employer Income Withholding.

The overall goal of this role is to provide curteous and professional customer service for those accessing department resources.

This is an onsite role at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Answer the EMU ACD phone line in a courteous and professional manner in order to address the caller's issues, update critical employee data, update company data, provide lump sum totals, and provide support to the caller by delivering quality customer service.
• Respond to the emails and faxes for the EMU helpdesk practicing proper email etiquette.
• Research the ISETS data base, resource programs, and the internet to update employer information in addition to sending letters, making phone calls, sending e-mails, etc. to the employer to obtain the necessary data needed and/or verify the data.
• Work with the county prosecutor staff in responding to their requests to add/update employer information.
• Provide training to employers and county caseworkers on policy and procedures.
• Work reports to identify employers, change addresses for employers and participants, or update critical employee data.
• Work data clean-up reports to ensure employer data reliability

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.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• High school diploma required.
• Excellent work attendance record.
• Hard working and capable of producing a large quantity of work
  * Ability to keep work confidential.
• Knowledge of basic personal computer operations and Microsoft office products.
• Proficient in keyboarding.
• Work independently and portray a professional image.
• Self motivated and detail oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow direction.
• Flexibility and a team player.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service skills with the ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform well in a fast paced/high volume work environment.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required.

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

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