Interstate Compact Program Commissioner (Human Services Program Administrator 2)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

DYS is seeking an Interstate Compact Program Commissioner (Human Services Program Admin. 2) , in the Bureau of Parole. The Interstate Compact Program Commissioner (Human Services Program Admin. 2) duties include, but are not limited to: Formulates and directs the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the statewide Interstate Compact on Juveniles program (ICJ). Directs and coordinates the ICJ program and acts as a liaison between all DYS sites, parole regions, Ohio's 88 juvenile courts and all states and territories involved in the ICJ. Recommends and ensures compliance with all federal laws and ICJ law (ORC 2151.56). Develops and interprets DYS policy and procedures for ICJ and Parole. Represents DYS with Ohio's juvenile courts concerning all ICJ matters. Provides guidance, training, technical assistance and consultative support to parole staff, county court and detention center personnel and other child welfare agencies statewide. Responds to public and media inquiries concerning ICJ. Monitors compliance with ICJ law and reports violations to the appropriate authority. Coordinates the return of absconders, escapees and runaways to their home state. Makes travel arrangements for DYS youth, absconders and runaways as required by law. Coordinates with counties, local providers & child welfare personnel in business functions of ICJ. Inputs youth information into the Uniform Nationwide Interstate Tracking for Youth (UNITY) system. Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting; 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques. -Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science, medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting; 12 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques. Note\: Training in business or public administration or accounting & exp. in review of services for cost containment/budgeting only pertain to medical cost containment program administrator positions. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Human Services 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 . 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 ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. This position requires travel; therefore a valid Driver's License is required. This position is unclassified. 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. 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, pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting; 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science, medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting; 12 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Training in business or public administration or accounting & exp. in review of services for cost containment/budgeting only pertain to medical cost containment program administrator positions.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Human Services
• valid Driver's License is required

Responsibilities

• Formulates and directs the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the statewide Interstate Compact on Juveniles program (ICJ).
• Directs and coordinates the ICJ program and acts as a liaison between all DYS sites, parole regions, Ohio's 88 juvenile courts and all states and territories involved in the ICJ.
• Recommends and ensures compliance with all federal laws and ICJ law (ORC 2151.56).
• Develops and interprets DYS policy and procedures for ICJ and Parole.
• Represents DYS with Ohio's juvenile courts concerning all ICJ matters.
• Provides guidance, training, technical assistance and consultative support to parole staff, county court and detention center personnel and other child welfare agencies statewide.
• Responds to public and media inquiries concerning ICJ.
• Monitors compliance with ICJ law and reports violations to the appropriate authority.
• Coordinates the return of absconders, escapees and runaways to their home state.
• Makes travel arrangements for DYS youth, absconders and runaways as required by law.
• Coordinates with counties, local providers & child welfare personnel in business functions of ICJ.
• Inputs youth information into the Uniform Nationwide Interstate Tracking for Youth (UNITY) system.

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees