Human Services Developer 2

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 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.

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.

Proficiency Instruments/Assessments may be required for this position; Applicant must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score to move on to the structured interview portion. 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 this 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same classification may not re-take the same selection assessment for this 6-month period.

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. Unless the posting requires, please do not include attachments, as attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Field Worker

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.

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.

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.

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 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 at Department of Children and Youth Ohio.gov.

Field Worker

This position is designated as a field position. This position may serve the counties of Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Carroll, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Darke, Defiance, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Fulton, Geauga, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Highland, Holmes, Huron, Jefferson, Knox, Lake, Logan, Lorain, Lucas, Madison, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Ottawa, Paulding, Pickaway, Pike, Portage, Preble, Putnam, Richland, Ross, Sandusky, Scioto, Seneca, Shelby, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Van Wert, Warren, Wayne, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot. The applicant MUST reside within one of the aforementioned counties.

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 driver’s license.

The Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Early Intervention Monitoring & Policy Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of Ohio's Early Intervention (EI) system under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This position plays a critical role in monitoring local EI provider compliance, providing technical assistance, supporting data-driven decision-making, and developing policies and guidance that strengthen services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Monitoring and Technical Assistance

• Monitor and evaluate Early Intervention (EI) providers for compliance with federal Part C regulations, state OAC requirements, and contract/grant terms.

• Conduct onsite program visits, jointly with EI Program Consultants, to provide individualized monitoring and technical assistance (TA).

• Analyze statewide Early Intervention Data System (EIDS) data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas for targeted TA.

• Offer ongoing support to local EI agencies to meet IDEA requirements and improve service quality.

• Identify and assess statewide professional development needs based on data from monitoring visits, EIDS, and provider inquiries.

• Develop and present training materials and guidance documents to help providers implement IDEA effectively and maintain high-quality documentation.

Policy and Interagency Collaboration

• Collaborate across DCY divisions to coordinate and enhance early care and education programs.

• Partner with state and local agencies involved in Part C service provision.

• Review and revise Early Intervention policies and rules for alignment with federal regulations.

• Update training modules, communications, and technical guidance based on policy changes.

• Create tools, resources, and communications tailored to Early Intervention professionals.

• Assist in preparing stakeholder communications and represent DCY in inter- and intra-agency workgroups.

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.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

1199/13

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$34.96

$36.65

$38.49

$40.32

$42.29

$44.39

$46.55

$48.90

Annual

$72,717

$76,232

$80,059

$83,866

$87,963

$92,331

$96,824

$101,712

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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