Human Services Developer

Ohio Department of Children and Youth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Children and Youth is seeking a hands-on Policy Division professional to assist with implementing Early Childhood Education grant programs and related initiatives.

The role focuses on supporting high-quality early learning services for Ohio preschoolers, coordinating with state departments, and ensuring compliance with SUTQ standards. On-site work in Columbus with regular Monday–Friday hours. Union 1199 and pathway growth included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides consultative expertise, technical assistance, and training to ECE grantees/programs and potential grantees/programs.
• Monitors enrollment by programs throughout the year as outlined in legislative language.
• Collaborates within all areas of DCY on coordinating and improving early care and education programs.
• Provides consultative expertise on system design including Ohio Benefits and TAP systems.
• Works with Automated systems to ensure programs submit budgets and documents.
• Helps prepare bimonthly stakeholder newsletters.
• Maintains and updates the agency web page for stakeholders.
• Coordinates and collaborates on inter- and intra-agency workgroups and teams.
• Supports the creation and maintenance of quality state, regional, and local early learning settings.

Skills

Human Services

Job description

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

Organization: Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location:
246 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation: $36.01 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Human Services

Who We Are

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 Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 9:00 a.m., based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

What You'll Do

This position is located within the Division of Policy at Ohio’s Department of Children and Youth. This position will assist with implementation of Early Childhood Education (ECE) grant programs. The purpose of the grant is to provide high-quality, early learning services to Ohio’s preschool age children and help to prepare children for success in kindergarten. The ECE Grant is awarded to early care and education programs who are highly rated through Step Up to Quality (SUTQ), Ohio’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. This position is integral as DCY works to expand and enhance the continuum of services for children, families, programs, and agencies in Ohio.

Specific Duties Of This Position May Include

• Provides consultative expertise, technical assistance, and training to Early Childhood Education (ECE) grantees/programs and or potential grantees/programs.
• Monitoring enrollment by programs throughout the year that is outlined in Legislative language.
• Collaborates within all areas of the Department of Children and Youth on coordinating and improving early care and education programs.
• Provides consultative expertise as needed regarding system design and development including but not limited to the Ohio Benefits and the Time Attendance and Payment (TAP) systems.
• Working within the identified Automated systems to ensure that programs are submitting budgets and other required documents.
• Helps prepare bimonthly newsletter for stakeholders.
• As part of a team, maintains and updates the web page that will assist stakeholders in accessing information.
• Coordinates and collaborates on inter- and intra-agency workgroups and in teams (e.g., other state departments, State Support Teams (SSTs) or other assigned teams).
• Supports the creation and maintenance of quality of state, regional, and local early learning and development setting.
• Rule development and review
• Onsite monitoring may require travel.

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 13/ 1199 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8

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

Visa Sponsorship

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Supplemental Questions

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.

Selection Process

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months.

Applicants with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicants with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel Requirements

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check

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.

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, 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

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.