Human Services Developer

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Division of Policy at Ohio’s Department of Children and Youth. This position will assist with implementation of early care and education policy. Specific duties of this position may include: Create and revise Ohio Administrative Code as it relates to early care and education programs rules, which could include publicly funded child care eligibility, early care and education licensing and Step Up To Quality (SUTQ). Create and revise forms used for early care and education eligibility and programs. Collaborates within all areas of the Department of Children and Youth on coordinating and improving early care and education programs. Provides consultative expertise as needed regarding system design and development including but not limited to the Ohio Benefits, Time Attendance and Payment (TAP) systems, and the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS). Participate and lead rule reviews with internal and external stake holders. Coordinates and collaborates on inter- and intra-agency workgroups and in teams on early care and education initiatives, regulations . Complete federal data requests, reports, and other information collection documentation. Participate in review of the Ohio Revised Code and provide input on changes needed regarding legislative changes.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 36 mos. exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.
• Or completion of graduate course coursework in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 24 mos. exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.
• Or 24 mos. exp. as Human Services Specialist 2, 69452, with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned per posting of job opportunity (e.g., if assignment is in area of policy development for aid to dependent children, education, training &/or experience must have been in area of aid to dependent children).
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Travel required, as needed.
• Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with policy development, public policy analysis, and government policy implementation in early care and education programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise Ohio Administrative Code as it relates to early care and education programs rules, which could include publicly funded child care eligibility, early care and education licensing and Step Up To Quality (SUTQ).
• Create and revise forms used for early care and education eligibility and programs.
• Collaborates within all areas of the Department of Children and Youth on coordinating and improving early care and education programs.
• Provides consultative expertise as needed regarding system design and development including but not limited to the Ohio Benefits, Time Attendance and Payment (TAP) systems, and the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS).
• Participate and lead rule reviews with internal and external stake holders.
• Coordinates and collaborates on inter- and intra-agency workgroups and in teams on early care and education initiatives, regulations .
• Complete federal data requests, reports, and other information collection documentation.
• Participate in review of the Ohio Revised Code and provide input on changes needed regarding legislative changes.

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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level