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Human Services Consultant

Date Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Requisition ID: 466880

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

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: 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 Human Services Consultant determines, or re-determines, Title IV-E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) and IV-A (Acdemic Achievement) program eligibility based upon defined federal and state regulations, polices, and procedures. Your work will require collaboration with the Social Security Administration, the Family and Social Services Administration, and other agencies. You will interpret and analyze fiscal data and other information about children and families to enhance and maintain the Department's various federal and state funding recoveries. You will interact with Family Case Managers, supervisors, County Directors, and Regional Managers to request and clarify information when making determinations and re-determinations. You will provide technical assistance, training, and policy interpretation for Central Office and field staff.

This role requires effective verbal and written commucation skills.

This position is in the central DCS Offices in Indianpolis, Indiana.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320 per year, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

+ Develop specific service program guidelines, policy and procedures.

+ Interpret and implement legislation and regulations from department administration.

+ Develop proposals and statistical tools.

+ Perform analytical review and maintenance of service-specific data.

+ Participate in grant writing process.

+ Continually update knowledge of current trends within specific geographical area assigned.

+ Collaborate with program development staff, except in those situations where incumbent serves in both capacities.

The job description 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.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

+ Thorough knowledge of the grants process including allocation, protocol, contracting and evaluation.

+ Specialized knowledge of the program area.

+ Expert knowledge of program-specific networks, terminology and concepts used in the field.

+ Specialized knowledge of departmental, divisional and unit policies and procedures.

+ Working knowledge of fiscal concepts.

+ Skill in interpersonal relationships, organizational methods, and managerial styles.

+ Ability to solve complex problems independently.

+ Ability to manage assigned work with minimum direction.

+ Effective communication skills.

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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