State Strategic Initiatives Analyst (Human Services Program Administrator 2)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a State Strategic Initiatives Analyst to serve as a DYS representative to coordinate the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). DYS strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio, working together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to three juvenile corrections facilities, DYS supports more than 600 community programs reaching over 90,000 youth across the state. 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 State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).

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.
• 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.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Human Services job skills.

Nice To Haves

• This position requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Serves as DYS liaison with participating counties & monitors progress related to JDAI.
• Assists in collecting county-level data from participating counties and reports summary data to the JDAI Administrator.
• Provides detention policy & practice reviews.
• Provides technical assistance to participating counties.
• Supports readiness/on-boarding efforts in counties in preparation for future JDAI participation.
• Coordinates activities of state JDAI Advisory Committee as directed.
• Works with agency staff to coordinate JDAI core principles and implementation with juvenile court initiatives such as RECLAIM Ohio, Targeted RECLAIM and Competitive RECLAIM.
• Assists the JDAI Administrator providing state and county data and other required information in preparation for Annie E. Casey Foundation grants and ensures fiscal compliance with all grant requirements.
• Conducts presentations of JDAI updates & progress to court staff, agency staff and agency stakeholders.

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