Adoption Consultant Supervisor

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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:

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 Adoption Consultant Supervisor position is charged to supervise those team members that support the agency goal of increasing the number of children that reach permanency through adoption. This position is expected to increase the number of adoptive placements of children that have unidentified adoptive homes. The Adoption Consultant Supervisor (ACS) will lead the 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 ACS 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.

This role is in Sullivan, Indiana, and will serve Sullivan County, and surrounding counties as needed.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
• Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop, train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve on boards of directors and management committees.
• 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…