Human Services Developer (Child & Family Services)

If youre motivated by improving outcomes for children families and vulnerable adults this role gives you a chance to influence how services are delivered across the statenot just in one office but at a systems level.

What Youll Do

In this role youll work both independently and with a team to strengthen human services programs such as child protection foster care and permanency and adult protective services. A big part of your work will be shaping how these programs operate. Youll research and interpret federal laws court decisions and policy guidance then turn that into clear policies procedures and standards that agencies across the state follow.

Youll also act as a trusted advisor to local partnersincluding county child welfare agencies job and family services departments courts and private providers. That means helping them solve problems improve performance and meet federal and state expectations.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Help local agencies improve outcomes for children and families in safety permanency and well-being
• Analyze program data to identify trends gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Support agencies in meeting federal review standards and state performance goals
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance and consistency across counties
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and corrective action plans
• Respond to questions and concerns from agencies stakeholders and the public
• Deliver training and guidance to strengthen service delivery systems

What the Work Feels Like

This is a mix of policy data and people-focused work. On any given week you might:

• Review case or program data and translate it into actionable recommendations
• Meet with agency leaders to troubleshoot challenges
• Help develop strategies to improve outcomes in underperforming areas
• Write reports or guidance that influence statewide practice

Youll collaborate regularly with state colleagues and local partners and your work will directly shape how services are delivered in communities.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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.

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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.

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.

About us

Our mission is to promote positive lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention quality education and family support DCY we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!To learn more about DCY please visit our website atDepartment of Children and Youth .

Field Staff Worker

This position is designated as a field position. As a field worker an employee spends the majority of his/her time traveling for their position performing duties to include but not limited to inspections monitoring observing training technical assistance site visits conducting interviews reviewing records and data collection in various environments. Field workers are expected to manage their daily itineraries report progress and coordinate their travel schedule with their supervisor. This designation is determined and approved only by management. Field workers are also required to report to the DCY Office Space on a quarterly basis and based on operational need.

Frequent travel within assigned regions in Ohio some with overnight stays is required for this position. The selected candidate must provide their own transportation or to operate a state vehicle must have a valid drivers license.

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 Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview proficiency instrument and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle you must have a valid drivers license.

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science health services public administration public policy management or comparable field; 36 mos. researching developing or implementing policies related to social services health services public policy or comparable field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. research methodology measurement & testing analysis of variance & survey sampling; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets statistical analysis graphics presentation & word processing.

-Or completion of graduate course coursework in social or behavioral science health services public administration public policy management or comparable field; 24 mos. researching developing or implementing policies related to social services health services public policy or comparable field; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets statistical analysis graphics presentation & word processing.

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Human Services Specialist 2 69452 with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned per posting of job opportunity (e.g. if assignment is in area of policy development for aid to dependent children education training &/or experience must have been in area of aid to dependent children).

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

Job Skills: Human Services