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Job Title: Help Desk Support (SACWIS Support)
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Remote)
Contract Duration: Long-Term
Client: Indiana Department of Child Services (IN-DCS)
Requisition ID: 773612
Job Summary:
The Indiana Department of Child Services is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Help Desk Support specialist to provide technical and functional assistance for the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS). The ideal candidate will have a mix of strong communication skills, customer service experience, and a working understanding of help desk systems, data management, and software functionality particularly in the child welfare domain.
This position is remote, but requires individuals to be responsive, organized, and capable of handling support tasks related to both technical systems and policy-related inquiries in a government context.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first- and second-tier support for SACWIS users (internal & external), responding via phone, email, and MS Teams.
- Maintain and manage system user IDs, access rights, and profile security.
- Troubleshoot daily production issues and log/track support tickets using tools like JIRA, Confluence, or ServiceNow.
- Understand and guide users on proper SACWIS data entry aligned with federal compliance standards (AFCARS, NCANDS, Title IV-E/IV-B).
- Support documentation and policy practices related to Indiana s child welfare system.
- Assist with system testing, documentation, and user training as needed.
- Maintain organized documentation of technical issues, resolutions, and system updates.
- Communicate effectively with both technical staff and non-technical end users.
- Participate in activities throughout the software development lifecycle including analysis, design, testing, and support.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Knowledge of Genesys phone systems
- Experience with the Salesforce platform
- Software QA or testing experience
- Familiarity with child welfare systems or SACWIS
- Background supporting state government IT systems
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Tech-savvy help desk support analyst with state agency experience (preferred)
- Strong listener, analytical, and empathetic to system users
- Comfortable navigating both technical troubleshooting and child welfare compliance
- Organized with the ability to handle multiple support channels
- Familiar with government data systems, compliance standards, and user security
Must-Have Skills:
Skill / Area | Required Experience |
Associate's Degree OR equivalent experience | 3+ years |
Microsoft Office (Outlook 365, Word, Excel) | 5+ years |
Customer Service (Help Desk or Tech Support) | 5+ years |
Help Desk Ticketing System experience | 6+ months |
Research-based problem-solving |
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Strong verbal and written communication |
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Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Service Mgmt tools) |
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