State of Indiana
The Strategic Practice Director oversees the Practice Model team responsible for ensuring fidelity to the Practice Model and embedding the model into daily practice. You will be a subject matter expert in practice and a transformational leader who helps build a child welfare environment that fosters a culture of safety, transparency, empathy, and continuous improvement. You will partner with internal and external customers to account for safety, stability, permanency, and well-being for children and families. You will participate in, and often lead, agency-wide initiatives.
The Strategic Practice Director champions DCS's mission, vision, and purpose (MVP) at all levels across the agency. You will guide Practice Model Consultants on improvement projects across the state, partnering on strategic initiatives that elevate family engagement, refine service delivery, and drive outcomes aligned with agency goals and federal guidelines.
Salary
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role include the following: Establish, monitor, and implement long-range objectives and specify the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them. Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change. Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals. Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems. Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership. Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance. Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage. Develop, coordinate, and deliver communication plans and communications. Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards. Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. The job profile 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. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You’ll Need for Success
A Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience, or A Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience, or An Associate’s Degree and 9+ years of experience, or At least 11+ years of experience applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the job description. Additional Qualifications
Mastery knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education. Broad knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services. Broad knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs. Ability to adapt new statutes and guidelines to create and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications. Ability to present and represent the agency to internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to analyze and prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. Benefits Of Employment
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 with bi-weekly state contribution Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match Two fully-funded pension plan options A comprehensive leave program including: 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; 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave; 12 paid holidays (14 in election years) Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program with 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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The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role include the following: Establish, monitor, and implement long-range objectives and specify the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them. Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change. Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals. Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems. Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership. Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance. Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage. Develop, coordinate, and deliver communication plans and communications. Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards. Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. The job profile 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. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You’ll Need for Success
A Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience, or A Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience, or An Associate’s Degree and 9+ years of experience, or At least 11+ years of experience applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the job description. Additional Qualifications
Mastery knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education. Broad knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services. Broad knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs. Ability to adapt new statutes and guidelines to create and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications. Ability to present and represent the agency to internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to analyze and prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. Benefits Of Employment
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 with bi-weekly state contribution Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match Two fully-funded pension plan options A comprehensive leave program including: 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; 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave; 12 paid holidays (14 in election years) Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program with 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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