Human Services Program Administrator 2 (20097606)

Who We Are… 
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. 
 
What We Do… 
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 
 
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov 
 
Are You Ready? 
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!  

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Human Services Program Administrator 2 in Franklin County.  Please note this position is UNCLASSIFIED.

Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application.  After the posting closes, no changes can be made.

Job Duties:

*Works under administrative direction & requires thorough knowledge of human services program that has statewide impact

*Plans, evaluates & directs compliance of all jails in the State of Ohio

*Develops & maintains state standards & administrative rules

*Assists Ohio jails in developing statewide program audit inspections/schedules & assists with inspections/reviews

*Keeps informed of policy & procedure changes at State & Local levels

*Develops comprehensive quality assurance plan for the Bureau of Adult Detention (BAD)

*Analyzes inspections/audit scoring trends to provide recommendations for adjustments to jail standards & technical assistance

*Compares inspection results/data with national trends

*Provides technical assistance to jail officials, stakeholders, architects, constituents & elected officials

*Works with governing boards on developing & implementing jail standards, & construction planning

*Assists with capital grant funding for Ohio jails

*Prepares weekly, quarterly & annual reports

*Participates in writing goals, objectives & performance measures for Bureau

*Assists in the development of the Ohio jail management information system

*Responsible for supervision of staff assigned throughout the state who provide technical assistance to Jails in Ohio

*Prioritizes & approves work schedules & itineraries

*Assigns reviews & approves work

*Reviews & approves work products for content & accuracy

*Approves requests for leave, overtime, compensatory time, bi-weekly attendance reports & travel vouchers for assigned staff

*Identifies training needs & conducts or arranges training opportunities (e.g., on-the-job & in-service)

*Writes employee goals & completes & conducts timely performance evaluation reviews

*Represents Bureau on committees

*Plans & coordinates training events

*Attends staff meetings, conferences & training sessions

*Responds to questions & concerns & resolves problems

*Disseminates & interprets policy & procedures

*Responds to EEO complaints & grievances

*Conducts investigations & presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct

*Responds to complaints about staff

*Conducts staff meetings

*Screens & interviews applicants, conduct pre-employment background investigations & makes recommendations for hire

*Must conduct themselves professionally and in a law-abiding manner at all times & in accordance with the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Standards of Employee Conduct

*Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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

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

Application Procedures: 
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website.  (We no longer accept paper applications.)

When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.  Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;

   

• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.  

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.