Human Services Program Administrator 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • $37 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a Human Services Program Administrator 2/Graduate Success Manager to assist program administrators and facilities with the development, implementation, and coordination of graduate programming and community service. The role works with facility program administrators to plan, develop, direct, and evaluate program areas within DYS facilities; develops and implements program policies and procedures; and provides technical assistance while monitoring programs for compliance.

The position collaborates with facility, parole, reentry staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure service needs are met before a youth transitions to the community. It researches, develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures for programming and community service programs for youth in facilities; directs implementation of policies related to graduate programming, community service, recreation, and intercession; and ensures compliance with federal guidelines and DYS policy. The position also audits programming for compliance with ACA standards and other departmental policies.

The position is based at the DYS Central Office in Columbus, Ohio, and requires travel. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a state-owned vehicle. The role is permanent, full-time, unclassified, and exempt from union representation. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility. Compensation is listed as $36.75–$52.27 per hour, with annual rates ranging from $76,440 to $108,721.60 according to the posted pay steps.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine, public administration, business administration, or accounting, plus 18 months of experience delivering human services or medical assistance in a governmental, community, or private human support services agency or medical provider, or reviewing such services for cost containment or budget planning, and 6 months of experience in supervisory principles and techniques; OR completion of a graduate core program in social or behavioral science, a medicine-related field, public administration, business administration, or accounting, plus 12 months of qualifying human services or medical assistance delivery or review experience and 6 months of supervisory principles and techniques experience; OR equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• A valid driver's license and ability to operate a state-owned vehicle.
• Must be able to travel.
• The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist program administrators and facilities with development, implementation, and coordination of graduate programming and community service.
• Work with facility program administrators to plan, develop, direct, and evaluate program areas within DYS facilities.
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and monitor programs for compliance.
• Collaborate with facility, parole, and reentry staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure service needs are met before youth transition to the community.
• Research, develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for programming and community service programs for youth in facilities.
• Formulate and direct implementation of policies related to graduate programming, community service, recreation, and intercession.
• Ensure compliance with federal guidelines and DYS policy.
• Audit programming for compliance with ACA standards and other departmental policies.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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