Child Services Investigator

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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
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Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.
Vision
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Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.
Purpose
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Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.

Role Overview:

The DCS Investigator assists local staff by providing information to locate parents, absent fathers, relatives, and any other persons over the age of 18 who are possible connections of interest at the onset of a case and as the case progresses. This requires complex, challenging, and time-consuming investigative work. This position is responsible for their DCS local offices and regions as assigned.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (or similar) training.
• A background in investigations.
• Current law enforcement working relationships and contacts within a team environment.
• Good working knowledge and competency in the use of computers and complex internet search engines.

This is a remote position assigned to West Indiana. Most work will be remote with occasional office hours in one of the local DCS offices. Residency in the service area is preferred.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
• Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinator and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
• 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 at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Credentials:

• Master’s Degree with 1+ years of…