Human Services Developer

Ohio Department of Children and Youth; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ohio Department of Children and Youth in Columbus is seeking a policy and program development professional. You will research federal and state laws, draft and revise policies, and develop recommendations using data analysis.

You will collaborate with internal teams and partners, deliver trainings, and support statewide initiative implementation. The role emphasizes translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance, monitoring policy performance, and presenting proposals to

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Researching and developing policies aligned with laws, regulations and agency requirements.
• Drafting policies and procedures and presenting proposals to leadership.
• Analyzing data and developing policy recommendations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and partners to implement statewide initiatives.
• Providing guidance and training on new or revised policies.

Conhecimentos

Policy research

Data analysis

Policy development

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field

36 months exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field

12 months training or 12 months exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling

6 months training or 6 months exp. in use of computer hardware & software for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing

Graduate coursework in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field

24 months exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field

24 months exp. as Human Services Specialist 2, with experience commensurate with duties

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

In this role, you will serve under administrative direction to support one or more major program areas within the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY), such as maternal and infant wellness, early childhood development, early care and education, family support and stabilization, children services, foster care, kinship care, adoption, or young adult services. Although the work varies by program, the core responsibilities and experience will remain consistent across all policy areas.

Research & Policy/Program Development

You Will Spend a Significant Portion Of Your Time Researching Federal And State Laws, Regulations, And National Best Practices. This Involves

• Analyzing existing programs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Drafting and revising policies and procedures that align with legislative and agency requirements.
• Developing policy recommendations using data analysis and economic or regulatory assessment.
• Presenting policy proposals to leadership and incorporating feedback into revisions.
• Staying current with evolving legislation and adjusting policies or guidance as needed.

This work requires comfort with detailed analysis, interpretation of statutes, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, user friendly guidance.

Stakeholder Consultation & Communication

You will collaborate frequently with internal teams, community partners, service providers, and other government agencies. In this space, you may:

• Offer technical assistance and policy clarification.
• Facilitate meetings to gather input during the policy/program development process.
• Deliver training or presentations to ensure stakeholders understand new or revised policies/programs.
• Build relationships that support smooth implementation of statewide initiatives.

Success in this area requires strong communication skills, diplomacy, and the ability to explain complex information clearly.

Monitoring, Data Analysis & Reporting

You will evaluate how policies and programs are performing by:

• Using data to assess effectiveness and predict potential impacts.
• Contributing to evaluation frameworks that measure outcomes and compliance.
• Creating written reports, presentations, and summaries for leadership, federal partners, and internal teams.
• Working with cross functional colleagues (fiscal, data, systems, policy, legal, training, compliance) to understand operational impacts and ensure alignment.

This portion of the job is ideal for candidates who enjoy problem solving, identifying trends, and making data informed recommendations.

Program Operations & Implementation Support

Beyond policy drafting, you will assist in bringing programs to life across Ohio. This includes:

• Helping operationalize new federal or state requirements.
• Supporting administrative processes that keep large policy initiatives moving.
• Participating in program reviews and continuous improvement efforts.

This work often involves balancing long term planning with immediate operational needs.

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

Hourly

• $36.01
• $37.75
• $39.64
• $41.53
• $43.56
• $45.72
• $47.95
• $50.37

Annual

• $74,901
• $78,520
• $82,451
• $86,382
• $90,605
• $95,098
• $99,736
• $104,770

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.

Status Of Posted Positions

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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 24 mos. exp. as Human Services Specialist 2, 69452, 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

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 15, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$36.01 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

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.

Location Requirements

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.