Human Services Program Administrator 3

DCY is seeking a Human Services Program Administrator 3 to administer and coordinate Child Protective Services policies and programs in the Bureau of Children Services Policy and Supports. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of child protection services, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. The candidate should be proactive in developing innovative solutions, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring that the policies and programs align with both state and federal requirements.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Thorough understanding of Ohio’s child protection services system.
• Familiarity with assessment models and automated systems.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret statutes and ensure compliance.
• Excellent communication and consultation skills.
• Ability to strategize and implement operational improvements.
• Leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Under the direction of the Bureau Chief:

• Policy Development and Compliance: Overseeing the creation and implementation of rules, policies, and procedures to ensure statewide compliance with both federal and state laws.
• Technical Consultation: Offering technical support to county and private children services administrators to ensure effective child protection services.
• Strategic Improvement: Designing strategies for statewide implementation to enhance the operational efficiency of child protection services.
• Collaboration: Consulting with various federal, state, and local agencies on contracts, grants, and agreements.
• Innovative Initiatives: Identifying and developing new initiatives, addressing inquiries, and managing complaints from multiple stakeholders.
• Representation: Representing the Department of Children and Youth at conferences and meetings, presenting and preparing reports.
• Fiscal Management: Analyzing the fiscal impact and providing budgetary recommendations.
• Staff Supervision: Supervising and developing staff, conducting evaluations, and managing team performance.
• Additional Duties: Engaging in inter-agency collaborations, attending training, and maintaining records.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range 14 (step 1, currently $37.53 per hour) associated with this position.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Proficiency Instruments/Assessments may be required for this position; Applicant must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score to move on to the structured interview portion. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized this 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same classification may not re-take the same selection assessment for this 6-month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.