Program Administrator 3 (20022469)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! 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. Works under general direction and requires general supervisory principles/ techniques and agency policies and extensive knowledge of adult detention Acts for Managing Director of Court and Community by relieving Managing Director of most difficult administrative duties Assists in administering and directing statewide programming in areas of policy, budget, staffing, administrative reviews, health and safety and ACA accreditation Formulates, implements, analyzes and revises policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws Visit sites to observe and collect information and data to make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures Communicates and coordinates activities with community/ law enforcement agencies Attends Division budget planning sessions Writes and/or reviews DPCS mission statement, goals, objectives and performance measures Assists in coordinating preparation of DPCS’s budget requests and spending plans Assists in staff allocation planning Monitors movement of selection files Other overseas initiatives aimed at improving services Supervises staff assigned to Bureau of Adult Detention and coordinate activities, work assignments between the community and DPCS Supervises staff/ sections as assigned by the Managing Director Represents DPCS as a liaison to any ODRC meetings or committees Coordinate DPCS staff and programs to synchronize prison and supervision operations Develops, implements and monitors service delivery (programming) from prison to community which will address and eliminate the abrupt transition for offenders coming home Represents Management on labor-management committees (i.e. Co-chair statewide health and safety committee); assists in collection of documentation for American Correction Association (ACA) accreditation process Serves as a liaison by responding both verbally and in writing to requests and inquiries regarding inmate related from the Governor’s Office, Director’s Office, Attorneys, Legislators and general public Provides technical advice on DPCS issues (e.g., Parole Board, Fugitive, Compact, BCS, and APA Works with Legal Section to research and resolve unusual circumstances and situations Responds to complaints about staff; conduct staff meetings screens and interviews applicants, conduct pre-employment background investigations and make recommendations for hire 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

• 5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Program Management

Responsibilities

• Assists in administering and directing statewide programming in areas of policy, budget, staffing, administrative reviews, health and safety and ACA accreditation
• Formulates, implements, analyzes and revises policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws
• Visit sites to observe and collect information and data to make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures
• Communicates and coordinates activities with community/ law enforcement agencies
• Attends Division budget planning sessions
• Writes and/or reviews DPCS mission statement, goals, objectives and performance measures
• Assists in coordinating preparation of DPCS’s budget requests and spending plans
• Assists in staff allocation planning
• Monitors movement of selection files
• Other overseas initiatives aimed at improving services
• Supervises staff assigned to Bureau of Adult Detention and coordinate activities, work assignments between the community and DPCS
• Supervises staff/ sections as assigned by the Managing Director
• Represents DPCS as a liaison to any ODRC meetings or committees
• Coordinate DPCS staff and programs to synchronize prison and supervision operations
• Develops, implements and monitors service delivery (programming) from prison to community which will address and eliminate the abrupt transition for offenders coming home
• Represents Management on labor-management committees (i.e. Co-chair statewide health and safety committee); assists in collection of documentation for American Correction Association (ACA) accreditation process
• Serves as a liaison by responding both verbally and in writing to requests and inquiries regarding inmate related from the Governor’s Office, Director’s Office, Attorneys, Legislators and general public
• Provides technical advice on DPCS issues (e.g., Parole Board, Fugitive, Compact, BCS, and APA
• Works with Legal Section to research and resolve unusual circumstances and situations
• Responds to complaints about staff; conduct staff meetings screens and interviews applicants, conduct pre-employment background investigations and make recommendations for hire

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees