Director of Unit Management [Human Services Program Administrator 3]

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Unit Management to lead the development and oversight of behavior management systems across our juvenile correctional facilities. In this role, you will design the policies that shape youth discipline and behavior modification, serving as a key leader in maintaining a safe, habilitative environment. 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. 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 ! This position requires travel. BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI, Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Department of Taxation. 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. PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program. JOIN OUR TEAM! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here . 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.

Requirements

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; and 24 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; and 6 mos. exp. in management; and 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
Completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field; and 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; and 6 mos. exp. in management; and 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Human Services

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine policies to ensure alignment with agency goals, and ensure procedures remain compliant, effective, and habilitative.
Provide comprehensive management of the Youth Discipline and Youth Behavior Management System, including budget development and expense monitoring.
Design and implement behavior modification training, and provide technical support and assistance to staff to ensure consistent application of techniques.
Develop and monitor incident reporting and data collection systems, and analyze metrics to provide regular reports to Bureau Chiefs.
Serve as the division liaison to IT for the development and monitoring of Juvenile Justice Case Management System (JJCMS), and gather operational needs from Bureau Chiefs to drive system improvements.

Benefits

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 )

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