Location: Indianapolis, IN
Company: State Of Indiana
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below. About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA): The Division of Mental Health and Addiction within the Family and
Social Services Administration (FSSA) sets care standards for the provision of mental health and addiction services to Hoosiers. DMHA is committed to ensuring that clients have access to quality services that promote individual, family and community resiliency and recovery.
Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. Role Overview: This new role, Program Manager for Disordered / Problem Gambling, Services provides direct support to DMHA’s Director of the Disordered / Problem Gambling Program. In this role, you will help provide oversight of the Gambler’s Assistance Fund, ensuring
that the funds allocated are used per Indiana Code. You will co-lead efforts to increase the number of DMHA Disordered / Problem Gambling Providers across the state with agencies that are interested in providing gambling treatment and education services.
You will conduct ongoing backssment of current Provider services and activities to determine continued participation and provide technical assistance to Providers when needed. You will also partner with Problem Gambling stakeholders across the state to increase the awareness of gambling disorder issues, that help is available, and recovery is possible. Your role will review and evaluate gaming / gambling policies and legislation to ensure that the program is keeping current with its services.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in a related or appropriate field plus 3 years’ experience in gambling disorder related issues. Trainings that specialize in gambling disorder issues, financial counseling, and general addiction issues are crucial to understanding the addiction process, especially as they relate to gambling disorders and is highly preferred. A general understanding of the addiction process, with emphasis on gambling disorder issues as an addiction is preferred. Travel is required periodically.
A Day in the Life: 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. Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances. Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage. Coordinator and deliver communication plans and communications. Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies. Serve on 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 with or without notice. What You'll Need for Success: The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either a Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or a Associate’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education. Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations. Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs. Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles. 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. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which 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 Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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 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 on 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 Linked In Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, interaction, national origin, ancestry, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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