Regional Service Coordinator

Regional Service Coordinator 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 Regional Service Coordinator guides frontline staff in identifying needs, creating effective referrals, and implementing appropriate services while monitoring provider performance, compliance, and overall service utilization. You will drive collaboration with providers and community partners, manage the RFP process for community-based services, and share key service data to support continuous improvement and address gaps or barriers. Key outcomes for this role are: Oversee service coordination within their assigned counties. Support frontline staff with service identification, planning, and implementation. Educate frontline staff on effective referral creation. Monitor provider performance and service utilization. Identify service gaps and barriers. Ensure provider compliance with service standards. Serves as a liaison between frontline staff, contracted providers and community partners to promote collaboration and continuous improvement. Inform community partners of the importance of effective service delivery. Oversee the Request For Proposal (RFP) process for community-based services. Collect, interpret, and share service data with frontline staff, providers and community partners. This position is 100% remote and will support DCS offices in Northwest Indiana. Residency in the service area is preferred. Travel is reimbursed. Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. A Day in the Life: 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. What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education. Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services. Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs. Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications. Ability to present to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. A degree is not required. However, at least 9+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. 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 life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. State of Indiana