Program Administrator 2 (OCM) 20087184

State of Ohio • Mansfield, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing program policies and procedures for PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) and ACA (American Correctional Association). The role involves coordinating projects, monitoring incidents for compliance, and acting as the Chairperson of the PREA Accommodation Strategy Team. Training institutional staff on PREA policies and procedures is a key responsibility. The Program Administrator manages and coordinates the entire ACA audit process, including maintaining files, gathering documentation, and coordinating inspections. This role serves as a liaison between the Operation Support Center Bureau of Agency Policy & Operational Compliance, the Warden, and institutional staff, directing efforts related to operational compliance and accreditation. The position involves conducting institution-wide inspections, recommending solutions for compliance, and monitoring progress. Electronic files are managed, and documentation for PREA and ACA audits is updated. The role also includes coordinating PREA Compliance Reviews, providing technical advice on accreditation processes, writing reports, and acting as the Field Policy Review Team Chairperson. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's mission is to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment, aiming to protect the public and help individuals become productive members of society.

Requirements

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• Program Management
• Auditing
• Computer Literacy
• Policy Direction
• Investigation
• Organizing and Planning
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops & implements program policy & procedures for PREA & ACA.
• Plans, develops, organizes & coordinates PREA & ACA projects throughout the institution.
• Monitors PREA Incidents & the PREA Risk Assessment process for compliance.
• Acts as the Chairperson of the PREA Accommodation Strategy Team.
• Provides training to institutional staff relating to PREA policies, procedures & the audit process.
• Maintains PREA audit files, gathers documentation for upcoming audits & coordinates audit inspections.
• Manages & coordinates the entire ACA audit process which includes maintaining ACA audit files gathering documentation for upcoming audits & coordinating audit inspections.
• Acts as liaison between Operation Support Center Bureau of Agency Policy & Operational Compliance, Warden & institution staff and directs institutional staff in relation to operational compliance & accreditation.
• Conducts inspections institution-wide for compliance with PREA & ACA.
• Recommend solutions to bring areas into compliance with standards & monitor progress.
• Manages electronic files & updates the documentation & outcome measures for the PREA & ACA audit processes and completes the PREA Pre-Audit Questionnaire.
• Coordinates PREA Compliance Reviews with agency PREA Coordinator.
• Provides technical advice to the Warden & institutional administrative staff on the accreditation processes to aid in the decision-making process.
• Writes reports & documents related to accreditation efforts and writes responses to BAPOC (Bureau of Agency Policy and Operational Compliance) & institutional staff in response to inquiries regarding the accreditation process.
• Acts as the Field Policy Review Team Chairperson responsible for disseminating information from BAPOC & coordinating feedback on policies & operational manuals.

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