Collections Specialist

Job Location: Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN 47904 We are seeking a self‑motivated Mobile Collection Specialist to join our Field Operations team in Tippacanoe, Indiana. The ideal candidate will be located near Lafayette, IN with the ability to travel within a 45‑mile radius. In this role, you will be performing home‑based collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their involvement with the Indiana Department of Child Services. Our Mobile Collection Specialists receive their daily travel routes each morning and are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements. Shift: Monday‑Friday 11am‑7pm Pay Range: $16 - $18 Additional benefits include mileage reimbursement, $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement, and an incentive bonus of $100 for emergency collection requests fulfilled outside of Indiana DCS business hours. Primary Responsibilities Travel to participant’s home, work, or local DCS office to collect urine, oral, and/or hair specimens Log, order, process and assemble samples for shipping to laboratory File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork Courier specimens to drop off location and/or lab Keep detailed record of client and patient interactions Travel to third‑party collection sites to perform site inspections, as needed Provide support to the Program Manager and Regional Lead ensuring that third‑party collection sites meet Cordant’s standards for the Indiana Department of Child Safety program All other duties as assigned Qualifications HS diploma or GED, required 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients required Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred Ability to perform observed collections and collect biological specimens, required Availability to travel within region for emergency, after‑hours collections with little notice (1 hour), including potential overnights and weekends, required Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance with candidate listed as an insured driver, required Must own a Smartphone with ability to enable location‑tracking Basic computer skills with the ability to set up applications independently, required Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and de‑escalate communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.), and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required Benefits Cordant supports our employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations) that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing on day 1, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD), and Company Paid Basic Life Insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr