Unit Management Human Services Program Administrator 2

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting; and 18 mos. 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; and 6 mos. supervisory principles/techniques.

Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting; and 12 mos. 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; and 6 mos. supervisory principles/techniques. Note: Training in business or public administration or accounting & 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.

Job Skills: Human Services

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About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohios future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders ages 10-21 who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohios 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS please visit our website by clickinghere

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.

We are seeking a Human Services Program Administrator 2 in our Bureau of Unit Management. This position will assist facilities with the development implementation and coordination of case management. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work with unit managers case managers and operations to plan develop direct and evaluate program areas within facilities
  
• Research develop implement and monitor policy and procedures for programming and community services programs for youth; formulate and direct implementation of policies related to unit management and case managers
  
• Collaborate with facility parole and reentry staff community organizations and other stakeholders to ensure service needs are met prior to a youths transition to the community
  
• Work with Behavioral Health administration and facility administration to develop monitor and review current and potential programming and treatment strategies for youth
  
• Ensure youths individualized treatment plan is established at intake and followed through release date; attend and monitor treatment plan meetings
  
• Monitor programs for effectiveness and complete required reports; train staff and deliver curriculum as needed; ensure compliance with federal guidelines and DYS policy; audit compliance of programming with ACA standards and departmental policy; collaborate with facility leadership to identify and address programmatic needs
  
• Travel to facilities and sites for meetings training and program monitoring; provide support and technical assistance to unit managers and case managers to troubleshoot issues and ensure program fidelity and schedule adherence

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Department of Taxation. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

DYS is a qualifying employer for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF program.

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.

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.