Policy Consultant at State of Indiana Elkhart

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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 Family & Social Services Administration:

The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) within the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) oversees early childcare, education, and out-of-school-time programs. OECOSL's vision is that every Indiana community will have a strong network of Early Care and Education and Out-of-School Time programs that support the child, the family and local schools. Programs will be high quality, affordable and accessible to enable families to work effectively to obtain economic self-sufficiency.

Children will thrive in programs that meet their developmental and educational needs and make them feel welcome, encouraged, and supported. Professionals teaching and caring for children will have the resources, including training and education, needed to operate and maintain high quality programs.

Role Overview:

This role supports the implementation and oversight of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and On My Way Pre-K programs by ensuring compliance with CCDF policies and procedures. The role also supports the administration and oversight of State School Age Child Care (SACC) and Agreement Centers. The position works closely with and supports the Senior Policy Consultant by monitoring child care programs, assisting with voucher and payment questions and providing technical assistance around attendance tracking and reporting.

The role requires familiarity with Indiana childcare programs and the childcare licensing field, as well as the ability to use multiple technology systems, shift priorities, and select the appropriate tools to meet program needs. As part of a collaborative team, the position provides leadership, policy interpretation, reporting, and compliance support to state and contracted staff to ensure effective and accountable CCDF program administration.

This position is based in the St. Joseph and Elkhart areas and requires regular travel.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grant compliance.
• Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency and other state and federal agencies.
• Set expectations, measure progress, and provide ongoing feedback to support the Senior Policy Consultant role. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Support child care programs in voucher and payment questions.
• Reconcile attendance records to ensure accuracy of payment.
• Support fraud & Audit investigations.

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 with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which 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…