Program Administrator 2 (20017642)

What You’ll Do:

• Requires thorough knowledge of management principles/techniques, supervisory principles/techniques and agency policies and procedures and formulate and implement program policy for Reentry
• Acts for administrator (e.g., responds to issues and needs within reentry)
• Works with communities, correctional institutions, and Adult Parole Authority to connect incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons with reentry resources and programming Facilitates reintegration efforts for individuals returning to the community, under the direction of the Office of Reentry
• Connects individuals with communities, programs, and resources
• Staff cases with ODRC staff to make proper referrals to service providers regarding recommendations (e.g., hard-to-place, long-term IPs, homeless, special reentry needs)
• Electronically documents contacts and interventions as necessary
• Coordinates and facilitates video in reach process and pre-release activities
• Coordinates community-based family engagement events
• Maintains communication with Adult Parole Authority and institutional Unit Management Chiefs and/or other designated staff to exchange information about reentry initiatives, programming delivery, continuity of care issues, and release planning and housing Conducts site visits to correctional institutions, reentry coalitions, and reentry courts Formulates and implements policies relating to reentry and analyzes and evaluates programs and procedures
• Develops and coordinates public relations programs
• Conduct community-based family forums to involve and inform families of incarcerated/formerly incarcerated of re-sources, opportunities, and problem-solving Guides and/or assists individuals in attainment of potential state and federal benefits to increase opportunities for successful reentry
• Research and responds to ViaPath inquiries for reentry planning and resources
• Shares updates/relevant information with community organizations and reentry coalitions to assist in the development of reentry services
• Establishes and maintains up to date community resources and information
• Facilitates pre-release video conferences with staff and community partners for reentry preparation and planning
• Provides supportive and relevant information to reentry coalitions and community entities regarding Citizen Circles and coalitions
• Participate in workgroups, committees, or task forces to identify and resolve problems and to improve delivery of services to staff and individuals
• Works on special projects and/or committees assigned
• Coordinates and/or facilitates community-based reentry approved programs
• Participates in the screening and interviewing process for regional parole staff

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.

Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
  
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
  
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

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.