Human Services Program Administrator 3 - PN: 20036534 at STATE OF OHIO in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is a $3.5 billion agency with approximately 2,500 employees.  The ODJFS develops and supervises the state’s public assistance, workforce development, unemployment insurance, child and adult protective services, adoption, child care, and child support programs.  ODJFS’ mission is to improve the well-being of Ohio’s workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens.

 

This position is held within the Office of Families and Children.  Learn more about the office by visiting Jobs and Family Services – Office of Families and Children webpage.   http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/index.stm

 

Office of Families and Children

Vision: Ohio’s children, youth and vulnerable adults have a safe and permanent family that nurtures and promotes their overall well-being.

Mission:  Through partnership with public and private agencies, we support the delivery of services to improve outcomes that promote safety and well-being.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

 

Major duties and responsibilities:

Under administrative direction, plans, directs, and oversees statewide guidance to counties and/or providers to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations: oversees assessment of county needs, planning to meet needs, delivery of development plans, and evaluation of improvement efforts through the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program (OCWTP); coordinates the development of procedures and program guidelines for review of Public Children Service Agencies (PCSAs) in Ohio; analyzes and interprets federal and state laws (pending and statute) and regulations to ensure program, county, and state compliance with federal and state laws and rules; formulates and directs the implementation of program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to assist Ohio's public and private child services agencies and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) field offices; oversees the provision of technical assistance, coordination of training, coaching, and development activities provided to local county and private agency staff, supervisors, administrators, and other staff; designs and reviews statewide implementation and operational strategies to improve child welfare monitoring; analyzes fiscal impact and makes budgetary recommendations regarding county and statewide child welfare monitoring; communicates with public and private agencies and other governmental agencies to address child welfare monitoring performance and practice; manages the preparation and maintenance of reports, position papers, and program documents and correspondence written to evaluate program operations; prepares comprehensive written reports summarizing findings and recommendations; represents Bureau at statewide conferences, meetings, briefings, and trainings; writes position papers and drafts speeches as required and requested; responds verbally and in writing to inquiries from government officials and public and private agencies as required.

Supervises assigned staff (e.g., assigns work and provides direction; makes recommendations for hire; reviews work and provides feedback; establishes employee goals; conducts performance evaluations; monitors and evaluates staff performance; approves/disapproves requests for leave; recommends disciplinary action; conducts staff meetings; encourages staff development).

Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., operates personal computer to produce correspondence, reports, and other documents; participates in and/or conducts staff meetings; travels to attend meetings and trainings; maintain logs, records, and files).

 

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.  For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications.

 

The ideal candidate must have:

Completion of:

• undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine;


• AND 24 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider;


• AND 6 mos. exp. in management;


• AND 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

OR

• completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field;


• AND 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider;


• AND 6 mos. exp. in management; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

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

Salary:

$16.00

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