Background Check Coordinator
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 team that engages with families and children to improve lives significantly. DCS engages authentically with children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. The Department also administers family preservation and prevention services, foster care, and child support throughout Indiana. You will relentlessly pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, adoption, or support youth in making a successful transition to adulthood. While this job is difficult and may have long and sometimes unconventional hours, this is more than a job—it is a calling to improve your community and neighbors. Will you join us in supporting our Mission, Vision, and Values?
Mission: The Indiana Department of Child Services leads the state’s response to allegations of child abuse and neglect and facilitates child support payments. We consider the needs and values of all we serve in our efforts to protect children while keeping families together whenever possible.
Vision: Children will live in safe, healthy, and supportive families and communities.
Values: We at the Indiana Department of Child Services empower our team, in collaboration with state and local partners, to make decisions in the best interest of every child in our care by embracing:
- Child safety
- Permanency
- Collaborative partnerships with foster and adoptive families
- A culture of safety and transparency
- Continuous improvement
Role Overview:
The Background Check Coordinator supports the Background Check Unit in applying uniform standards and procedures to complete and evaluate DCS background checks. The unit produces consistent and timely evaluation of FBI and State fingerprint-based criminal history checks, accurate determination of any child abuse or neglect history, and communication of findings to the appropriate parties.
You will assist in ensuring that background checks are consistently completed and evaluated in compliance with state laws, administrative rules, and DCS policies. You will advise on policies and procedures regarding the results of fingerprint-based criminal history checks, child abuse and neglect checks, local criminal court record checks, and national sex offender registry checks. You may also collect and submit criminal and Child Protective Services waivers.
This position is in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the central DCS offices.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
- Research and compile information on specific aspects of the program, such as procedures, needs, and policies.
- Answer basic customer questions about program policies and procedures.
- Establish, organize, and maintain current and historical files related to the program.
- Collect information for preparing program reports, developing applications, preparing budget allocations, and/or purchasing consultative services.
- Maintain, organize, and monitor program assets.
- Schedule, prepare, and disseminate all program-related training materials.
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:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- General knowledge of the program area.
- Working knowledge of applicable legislation, guidelines, agency policy and professional standards and practices.
- Ability to research and compile specific topics related to program area.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate effectively in a group decision-making process.
- Tact in dealing with other agency personnel and the public.
- Specialized knowledge of accounting principles.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
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 a bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- 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 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.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
