Human Services Developer

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This classified, permanent full-time position is in the Division of Policy at Ohio’s Department of Children and Youth (DCY), located at 246 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio. The position assists with implementation of Early Childhood Education (ECE) grant programs. These grants support highly rated early care and education programs in providing high-quality learning services to preschool-age children and preparing them for kindergarten. The role supports DCY’s work to expand and improve services for children, families, programs, and agencies in Ohio.

The position provides consultation, technical assistance, and training to ECE grantees and prospective grantees; monitors program enrollment; supports coordination and improvement of early care and education programs; and contributes to system design and development. It also works with automated systems to help programs submit budgets and required documents, supports stakeholder communications and web content, participates in inter- and intra-agency teams, contributes to quality early learning settings, and assists with rule development and review. On-site monitoring may require travel.

The position works on-site daily. DCY’s core operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; with supervisory approval, employees may start between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Travel is required as needed. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation begins at $36.01 per hour, with a stated wage progression. Starting pay is generally step 1 unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services, public administration, public policy management, or a comparable field, plus 36 months of experience researching, developing, or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy, or a comparable field; and 12 months of training or experience in research methodology, measurement and testing, analysis of variance, and survey sampling; and 6 months of training or experience using computer hardware and software for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation, and word processing.
• Alternatively, completion of graduate coursework in social or behavioral science, health services, public administration, public policy management, or a comparable field, plus 24 months of experience researching, developing, or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy, or a comparable field; and 6 months of training or experience using computer hardware and software for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation, and word processing.
• Alternatively, 24 months of experience as a Human Services Specialist 2 (69452), with experience commensurate with the duties assigned.
• Alternatively, equivalent qualifications to the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Must provide own transportation for required travel, or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
• Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative expertise, technical assistance, and training to Early Childhood Education grantees, programs, and potential grantees or programs.
• Monitor program enrollment throughout the year as outlined in legislative language.
• Collaborate across DCY to coordinate and improve early care and education programs.
• Provide consultation as needed on system design and development, including the Ohio Benefits and Time Attendance and Payment (TAP) systems.
• Use identified automated systems to ensure programs submit budgets and other required documents.
• Help prepare a bimonthly newsletter for stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the stakeholder-facing web page as part of a team.
• Coordinate and collaborate on inter- and intra-agency workgroups and teams, including with other state departments and State Support Teams.
• Support the creation and maintenance of quality state, regional, and local early learning and development settings.
• Assist with rule development and review.
• Conduct on-site monitoring, which may require travel.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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