Learning and Development Specialist

Learning and Development Specialist

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 Learning and Development Support Specialist provides essential administrative coordination and organizational support to the instructional design and learning administration teams, assisting in the development, delivery, and maintenance of training materials and learning programs for DCS employees, parents, and provider networks. We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic candidate with a background in training, education, social work, policy, or writing and editing to help coordinate and implement virtual and in-person trainings.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, tech-savvy, well organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment supporting a critical statewide mission, even without prior experience in child or human services.

Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the instructional design and learning administration teams.
• Assist with the organization, formatting, and quality review of training materials, job aids, and e-Learning content.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and internal communication tracking.
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions, and project workflows with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support file management and version control for course content and design assets.
• Update training records and assist with Learning Management System (LMS) tasks as assigned (e.g., uploading materials, managing course listings).
• Conduct basic research, gather content from subject matter experts, and prepare materials for instructional designers.
• Assist with internal processes, templates, and standard operating procedures to enhance team efficiency.
• Provide general administrative support to Learning & Development leadership as needed.

What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfort with managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Familiarity with LMS platforms or e-Learning tools is a plus (e.g., Success Factors, Cornerstone, Articulate, Canva).
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and support a positive team culture.
• Prior experience in training, instructional support, or administrative coordination is helpful but not required.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A degree is not required for this position.

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
• 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…