Paraprofessional Workforce Coordinator in Indianapolis, Indiana at CSpring

At CSpring, we believe in the power of people and data to drive real-world impact. We’re a purpose-driven consulting firm that helps organizations solve complex problems, gain insights, and achieve measurable results. Our clients span the public and private sectors, and our work — from data strategy and engineering to workforce transformation — improves lives across Indiana and beyond. We’re seeking talented professionals who are collaborative, curious, and committed to making a difference.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission-Driven Work – Support the transformation of rural healthcare across Indiana through a landmark $207M federal investment. Your work will directly strengthen health outcomes for Hoosier communities.
• People-First Culture – We’re as committed to your growth as we are to delivering high-impact solutions. You’ll find support, autonomy, and community here.
• Strategic, Hands-On Work – From program coordination and stakeholder engagement to data modernization and clinical readiness, you’ll influence every step of the process.
• Collaborative Trust – Our clients rely on us to listen carefully, deliver consistently, and guide wisely. We partner with integrity, curiosity, and heart.

What You’ll Do

The Rural Health Paraprofessional Workforce Coordinator advances Indiana's strategy to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce by expanding, training, and supporting paraprofessional roles — including Community Health Workers (CHWs), care coordinators, peer support specialists, and other frontline positions essential to improving health outcomes in rural communities.

Working within the statewide RHTP governance structure, you will ensure that Indiana's paraprofessional workforce strategy is data-driven, compliant with CMS requirements, aligned with statewide standards, and responsive to the needs of rural communities.

Workforce Development & Pipeline Coordination

• Lead statewide implementation of the paraprofessional workforce strategy, including CHW and other frontline roles.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, credentialing, and placement activities with training providers, employers, and community partners.
• Support development of career pathways, competency frameworks, and fidelity standards aligned with statewide guidance.
• Identify workforce gaps, barriers, and opportunities using statewide data and stakeholder input.
• Promote access to training and employment opportunities across rural communities.

Grant & Program Administration

• Support administration of RHTP workforce-related grants, contracts, and subawards.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal requirements, including allowable expenditures, documentation standards, and workforce-related deliverables.
• Track workforce program budgets, milestones, and performance indicators.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure consistent use of state-approved templates and reporting systems.

Coordination with Technical Assistance Providers

• Collaborate with statewide TA providers to ensure aligned workforce support across rural communities.
• Participate in statewide meetings, workgroups, and training sessions convened by TA providers.
• Coordinate strategic plan development, workforce planning activities, and alignment with CMS and state priorities.
• Facilitate statewide learning by sharing insights, challenges, and best practices.

CMS Workforce Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Coordinate statewide data collection related to workforce recruitment, training, deployment, and retention.
• Ensure timely submission of workforce-related reports to IDOH for state and federal reporting cycles.
• Support partners in understanding CMS workforce reporting expectations, including metrics, documentation, and narrative requirements.
• Monitor progress toward CMS-defined workforce outcomes and support corrective action planning when needed.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as a liaison between IDOH and rural workforce partners, including hospitals, FQHCs, EMS agencies, behavioral health providers, community organizations, school systems, and training institutions.
• Ensure that workforce activities reflect the needs and priorities of rural communities.
• Maintain strong communication channels with IDOH's Workforce and Regional Grant Initiative Teams and participate in statewide meetings as requested.

Program Implementation Support

• Assist partners in interpreting state guidance, workforce requirements, and program expectations.
• Track statewide workforce progress, identify barriers, and support problem-solving to maintain momentum.
• Contribute to statewide consistency by using shared tools, templates, and evaluation frameworks.
• Support development of new workforce models, pilot programs, and innovative approaches to rural care delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, public policy, workforce development, education, business administration, or related field
• Workforce development, grant management, project management, program administration, or related work
• Experience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, training providers, or public health systems
• Strong understanding of workforce development strategies, credentialing pathways, and training program implementation
• Knowledge of compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements for state or federal grants
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Highly Desired:

• Experience with CMS-funded programs, federal grants administration, or large-scale workforce initiatives
• Familiarity with Indiana's rural health landscape, including hospitals, FQHCs, EMS, behavioral health providers, schools/community-based organizations
• Experience collaborating with statewide associations, training institutions, or multi-stakeholder coalitions
• Knowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, CHW models, or health system transformation

At CSpring, we unlock the potential of people and data. If you’re ready to lead meaningful work, collaborate with passionate teams, and grow your career in a people-first consulting environment — apply today!