Human Services Developer 2

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 our Total 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.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range 13 (step 1, currently $34.96 per hour) associated with this position.

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

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8\:00am to 5\:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7\:00am & as late as 9\:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, &/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. All results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained & 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.

About Us\:

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.

At DCY, we offer employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth Ohio.gov.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace prohibiting the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), & as outlined in the posting.

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 applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Human Services Developer 1, 69461, 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

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.

Under direction, independently or as part of a team researches, analyzes, formulates/revises, and implements policies, procedures, and/or administrative rules for assigned human services program area (i.e., Ohio Department of Children and Youth [DCY] Early Care and Education Program) based upon federal acts where guidelines are non-specific, litigation, task force recommendations, administrative decisions, analysis of legislation, or combination thereof to establish state's minimum standard of practice (e.g., Early Care and Education licensing; Early Care and Education certification; Step Up To Quality [SUTO]; publicly funded child care; day camps).

Develops, reviews, and/or provides technical assistance and training for county agencies, DCY employees, clients, public and private agencies, community organizations, and workgroups to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and rules; serves as a point of contact for county agencies regarding early care and education programs; facilitates training and technical assistance using a variety of tools and methods (e.g., video conferences; webinars; web-based training; email; telephone; in person); monitors and evaluates assigned County Department of Job and Family Services operations to determine compliance with state and federal regulations, state hearing decisions, quality assurance findings, and reporting requirements; monitors assigned email boxes; develops correspondence and answers inquiries; coordinates with other Department employees (e.g., to ensure uniformity in policy responses and technical assistance; to ensure policy is appropriately represented in automated systems); requests and reviews corrective action plans for compliance with state and federal laws; monitors and requests changes/updates to early and education care websites as needed; disseminates information to community stakeholders, county agencies, state staff, and advocates; as assigned, assists or assumes duties of other early care and education technical assistance employees.

Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., attends and participates in staff meetings; travels to attend trainings, meetings and conferences; attends special events and public forums to promote early care and education programs; performs statistical analysis; operates personal computer to produce correspondence, reports, and other documents; prepares reports, research documents; maintains logs, records, and files).

Frequent travel as needed, some with overnight stays, is required. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license.