We are seeking a self-motivated Mobile Collection Specialist to join our Field Operations team in Porter County, Indiana. The ideal candidate will be located in or near Valparaiso with the ability to travel within a 45-mile radius. In this role, you will be performing home-based collections for individuals required to complete drug screens as part of their involvement with the Indiana Department of Child Services. Our Mobile Collection Specialists receive their daily travel routes each morning and are responsible for collecting urine, oral fluid (saliva) or hair specimens in accordance with contractual requirements.
Shift: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am-6pm

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS diploma or GED, required
• 1+ year of experience working directly with customers or patients required
• Experience in healthcare, criminal justice, or a similar dynamic field preferred
• Ability to perform observed collections and collect biological specimens, required
• Availability to travel within region for emergency, after-hours collections with little notice (1 hour), including potential overnights and weekends, required
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance with candidate listed as an insured driver, required
• Must own a Smartphone with ability to enable location-tracking
• Basic computer skills with the ability to set up applications independently, required
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and de-escalate communications with participants in potentially stressful or dynamic situations
• Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.), and sitting/standing for long periods of time, required
• Ability to wear scrubs and protective devices (gloves), required

• Travel to participant’s home, work, or local DCS office to collect urine, oral, and/or hair specimens
• Log, order, process and assemble samples for shipping to laboratory
• File requisitions, chain of custody forms, and associated paperwork
• Courier specimens to drop off location and/or lab
• Keep detailed record of client and patient interactions
• Travel to third party collection sites to perform site inspections, as needed
• Provide support to the Program Manager and Regional Lead ensuring that third party collection sites meet Cordant’s standards for the Indiana Department of Child Safety program.
• All other duties as assigned