Human Services Program Consultant

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs: Cash and Food Assistance Employment Services and Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Adult Protective Services Child Support Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world! Guiding Principles We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. We get better at what we do every day. 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 ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following\: Option 1 : Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field; AND 18 months experience in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider. Or Option 2 : Completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related or comparable field; AND 6 months experience in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider. Or Option 3 \: Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. The Office of Family Assistance provides policy, operational, technical assistance and training support for safety net programs that assist low-income Ohioans. This includes\: Cash assistance programs funded by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant, including Ohio Works First (OWF) and the Prevention Retention and Contingency programs; Food assistance programs including, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Summer EBT Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP); Program Integrity; and Adult Protective Services. Learn more about the office by visiting the Office of Family Assistance webpage . The Human Services Program Consultant works as part of a team of three in the food programs section of the Office of Family Assistance. The position supports the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services as the designated State Distributing Agency (SDA) for TEFAP and CSFP food programs and works to ensure federal regulations and requirements are being met and followed by evaluating and monitoring program policies and operations and addressing issues of non-compliance. This position also allocates USDA food and dollars based on federal awards provided by USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), and provides guidance, training, and technical assistance to personnel of the 13 contracted Ohio Food Banks.

Requirements

• Option 1 : Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field; AND 18 months experience in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.
• Option 2 : Completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related or comparable field; AND 6 months experience in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.
• Option 3 \: Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in the operation of personal computers and applicable software
• Knowledgeable of USDA food programs; CSFP and TEFAP
• Familiar with WBSCM
• Able to deal with many variables, changing priorities
• Able to clearly and effectively communicate

Responsibilities

• Monitor TEFAP food levels within the state; reviews and approves monthly inventory reports from food banks
• Maintain monthly statistical data/spreadsheet
• Allocate TEFAP bonus foods
• Review and approve food bank orders in Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM)
• Maintain a detailed spreadsheet of USDA food loss
• Create and develop forms and reports as needed
• Create and develop training materials
• Resolve outstanding WBSCM receipts
• Schedule and perform Management Evaluations (ME) of food banks and partner agencies (travel required)
• Communicate any regulation and policy changes to food banks in a timely manner
• Answer and address program/policy questions from federal, state, and local agencies
• Attend and participate in various meetings; ODJFS, FNS, Midwest Regional Office (MWRO), WBSCM, and others
• Complete and submit yearly FNS-191 (racial and ethnicity data) report via Food Program Reporting System (FPRS)
• Serve as backup to Human Services Developer for monthly CSFP inventory reports
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

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: Mid Level