Child Services Engagement Supervisor
Date Posted: Aug 1, 2025
Requisition ID: 463482
Location:
Marion, 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 Engagement Supervisor leads a team of trainers and collaborates with field leadership and other divisions to ensure team members have support and additional coaching when needed for their development. You will address concerns within the training environment, support trainers with classroom management, facilitate supervisor and leadership trainings, and serve on various agency committees and workgroups to assist the agency in meeting positive outcomes for children and families.
This position is in Marion, Indiana, and will serve DCS offices in Grant and surrounding counties.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800 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:
Provide oversight of assigned trainers through observation, review of evaluation surveys, and documentation review; provide encouragement and assistance as indicated.
Assist in preparing newly hired staff to deliver training using multiple adult learning styles and effective presentation skills.
Create a Master Calendar of all pre-service and ongoing resource parent classroom/videoconference/webinar training (including the assignment of trainers) and provide logistical support as needed.
Learn assigned Trainer Modules related to pre-service and ongoing training to assist with training when needed.
Assist with curriculum development as requested, providing expertise on the designated subject matter, which may require additional research.
Coordinate "pilot" training to test the newly developed curriculum and provide appropriate feedback to the curriculum writer to make modifications as necessary.
To participate in seminars/workshops to enhance training delivery as well as maintain knowledge of all policies/practices related to resource parents
Assist resource parent trainers with obtaining computer access for prospective or ongoing foster parents who need easy access to computer-assisted training.
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 requirements to be considered for employment:
Extensive knowledge of child development, child welfare, family systems, or related behavioral health topics.
Instructional classroom experience utilizing a standard curriculum.
Knowledge of issues related to resource and/or adoptive parents.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Ability to establish and foster teamwork with DCS staff, including Regional Foster Parent Specialists.
Oral and written communication skills so that ideas are expressed clearly and effectively, and written documents are comprehensive and logical.
Ability to provide positive feedback to trainers, address concerns, and develop/implement performance improvement plans if needed.
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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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