Training and Staff Development Coordinator
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2025
Requisition ID: 464024
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:
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 Training and Staff Development Coordinator will support a need for expanded curriculum review, analysis, and development associated with staff training programs at the Department of Child Services. We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic candidate from a training, education, social work, policy, or writing/editing background to assist a growing team tasked with the coordination and implementation of virtual and in-person trainings used across the organization and potentially in its parent or provider networks. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in a critical mission, is well organized, can be flexible/agile, and who may not have existing experience in child or human services.
This position is in the central DCS offices in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $42,900 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
Assist with the planning, coordination, development, performance, and evaluation of the training programs for a state agency, including researching, designing, developing, and executing strategies to achieve agency purpose, goals, and objectives.
Coordinate, develop, and instruct training programs as needed at regional training locations and facilities throughout the State at various locations.
Assist with evaluating proposed and existing staff training content and delivery strategies to ensure current policies, procedures, standards, and best practices are incorporated.
Monitor, test, and ensure the integrity of Enterprise Learning Management system and provides functional and technical support as required.
Assist with efforts to develop web-based training solutions for compliance training.
Conduct Orientation, In-Service, On the Job Training or Academy instruction for all staff.
Test, measure, and evaluate trainee performance and makes recommendation on retention or working status.
Prepare and distribute surveys and questionnaires used as data reference for Training Needs Assessment.
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:
Credentials:
a Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year of experience, or
an Associate's Degree and 3+ years of experience, or
at least 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
Additional qualifications:
Specialized knowledge of adult training and educational theories, methods, principles, practices, techniques, and assessment tools.
Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, practices, laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to conduct research and remain abreast of new developments in training.
Ability to travel within the state.
Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
Ability to abide by the Departments Standards of Conduct.
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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