Community Grant Program Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio – Youth Services in Columbus seeks a Community Grant Program Analyst to establish, evaluate and maintain performance and outcome expectations for subsidized community programs per OJJDP guidelines.

You will liaise with the CJPA and funded agencies, assess grant proposals, monitor compliance, and support policy development; travel is required and a valid driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine with delivery of social services experience.
• Graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field with relevant experience.
• Equivalent to Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate and direct policies and procedures to ensure subsidized community programs align with state and federal guidelines.
• Act as a liaison between CJPA, managers, community agencies funded by DYS, bureau staff, and local jurisdictions.
• Evaluates grant proposals and makes formal recommendations regarding grant approvals and amendments.
• Processes grant/subsidy lifecycle documents including performance reports and budget adjustments.

Skills

Human Services

Education

Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science

Graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Youth Services - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information: Bridgette Cox, [e-mail]

Work Location: 30 West Spring Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation: $33.32 - $47.47

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: flexible

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Human Services

Travel: This position does require travel; applicant must have a valid Driver's License

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values…

• Connection: We respect everyone. We don't tear them down.
• Collaboration: We work together. We don't go alone.
• Commitment: We step up. We don't give up.
• Correction: We create change. We don't stay the same.

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.

What You'll Do…

DYS is seeking a Community Grant Program Analyst. This position will work with the Criminal Justice Planning Administrator (CJPA) to establish, evaluate and maintain overall performance, quality standards, and outcome expectations of subsidized community programs set by the agency in accordance with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Title II Formula Grant, and DYS administrative rules.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan, evaluate and direct policies and procedures to ensure subsidized community programs align with state and federal guidelines, administrative rules, and research-supported interventions.
• Act as a liaison between CJPA, managers, community-agencies funded by DYS, bureau staff, and local jurisdictions by providing direct technical assistance, consultative support, policy development and programmatic direction.
• Evaluates grant proposals and makes formal recommendations regarding the approval of grant application, Title II Formula Grants, Juvenile Accountability Block Grants, and formal plan amendments.
• Processes grant/subsidy lifecycle documents (e.g. performance reports, budget adjustment, close-outs.
• Verify payment requests and supporting documentation and spending rates for final CJPA authorization.
• Conducts regular on-site and desk monitoring visits for subsidized court programs, community corrections and grant-funded projects to ensure all community program activities and local court operations conform to statutory rules, administrative rules, standard agreements, and agency guidelines.
• Reports non-compliance issues and provides community agencies and courts with recommendations and required actions.

• Months of Employment
• At Hire
• 6 Months
• 18 Months
• 30 Months
• 42 Months
• 54 Months
• 66 months
• 78 months
• Pay Range 12Exempt
• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• Step 4
• Step 5
• Step 6
• Step 7
• Step 8
• Hourly
• $33.32
• $35.21
• $37.09
• $39.14
• $41.31
• $43.57
• $45.35
• $47.47
• Annual
• $69,305.60
• $73,236.80
• $77,147.20
• $81,411.20
• $85,924.80
• $90,625.60
• $94,328.00
• $98,737.60

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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.

Qualifications:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine 12 mos. exp. in delivery of social services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.
• Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field 6 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Human Services

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.