Mental Health Administrator 5 Health and Safety Oversight Manager (PN )

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1 unless otherwise specified bycollective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration or mental health technology (e.g. psychology rehabilitation social work); 12 mos. area to be assigned.

-Or completion of graduate core program in public administration or business administration.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administration 4 65224 in Department of Mental Health. Note: prior training &/or experience must be directly related to area to be assigned.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Mental Health

The Division of Residential Resources is responsible for the oversight of Ohios eight Developmental Centers and the Community Capital Assistance program to help individuals with developmental disabilities have access to affordable and accessible housing in the community.

What will you do

As the Heath and Safety Oversight Manager at DODD you will:

• Provide statewide oversight of Health & Safety Unusual Incident (UI) and Major Unusual Incident (MUI) reporting for Ohios eight Developmental Centers

• Ensure consistent implementation of policies regulatory compliance and investigative quality assurance across all facilities

• Monitor and support incident investigations; offer technical guidance on documentation follow-up and prevention planning

• Analyze data trends to identify systemic risks and recommend mitigation strategies

• Coordinate emergency management and safety protocols in collaboration with facility staff and leadership

• Develop and implement statewide policies and procedures related to safety operations and incident management

• Lead training and professional development efforts for staff on health & safety MUI procedures and compliance

• Collaborate with law enforcement legal and human resources on high-risk incidents and labor relations matters

• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders including families advocacy groups and government agencies

• Prepare executive reports respond to public inquiries and maintain confidential records related to incidents and investigations

Whats in it for you:

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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental vision and basic life insurancepremiums are freeafter one year of continuous service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off including vacation personal and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact the ADA Coordinator at or by email at

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Accepting applications for Mental Health Administrator 5 (Health and Safety Oversight Manager)

Who Are We

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• • Inclusion
  • Partnership
  • Respect

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 ourTotal 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.

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.

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.