Utilization Manager - Child Welfare

BUCKEYE RANCH•Whitehall, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Utilization Manager to join our Child Welfare teams. The Utilization Management Manager oversees utilization management for the Child Welfare division, including capacity, eligibility, contracting, reporting, and fidelity. The role leads monitoring, data analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements, and partners with leadership to promote quality, equity, and readiness for external reviews. The position also supervises staff and supports financial management through budgeting, financial oversight, and review of grants and proposals to support program sustainability and growth. For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of relevant experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Active driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Oversees utilization management for the Child Welfare division, including capacity, eligibility, contracting, reporting, and fidelity.
Leads monitoring, data analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.
Partners with leadership to promote quality, equity, and readiness for external reviews.
Supervises staff.
Supports financial management through budgeting, financial oversight, and review of grants and proposals to support program sustainability and growth.