Human Services Developer (ECE)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Education and development funds

Job summary

Ohio Department of Children and Youth seeks a Human Services Developer to design high-quality training and coordinate statewide professional learning programs. The role ensures alignment with adult learning theory and state standards, and integrates across early learning program areas.

You will lead development, updates, and evaluation of courses, manage LMS tools, and collaborate with state trainers, vendors, and grantees to deliver impactful learning experiences for Ohio's early childhood

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field.
• Graduate coursework in social/public policy or related field may substitute for experience.
• Minimum 12 months in research methodology, measurement & testing, ANOVA and survey sampling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate state-sponsored professional learning courses, LMS, and registration systems.
• Lead instructional design for early childhood professional learning.
• Establish internal policies for stakeholder collaboration and education services.
• Develop data systems to document and evaluate professional learning experiences.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders and partners.
• Maintain records through the professional learning lifecycle.
• Support online and hybrid learning formats and monitor contracts and invoices.

Skills

Learning design

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Training coordination

Project management

Education

Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science

Graduate coursework in public policy/management

Experience as Human Services Specialist 2 (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Statistical software

Job description

Job Description - Human Services Developer (ECE) (2600071N)

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 2, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Ohio Department of Children and Youth 57 subscribers

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.

Job Description

The Human Service Developer position supports statewide early learning professional development by designing high quality training, coordinating agency efforts, and ensuring professional learning meets state and national standards. This position ensures high-quality course development, alignment with adult learning theory, and coordination across early learning program areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with child serving program areas to coordinate requirements and development of state sponsored professional learning courses, learning management systems, and registration systems.
• Serves as instructional design lead for the creation and redevelopment of early childhood professional learning, ensuring alignment with adult learning theory and evidence based practices.
• Establishes internal policies and protocols for stakeholder collaboration, including resource and referral agencies and education service centers, and state support teams.
• Designs mechanisms for stakeholder input and implements data systems to document and evaluate professional learning experiences.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, including state trainers, vendors, grantees, and program partners.
• Maintains detailed records throughout the professional learning lifecycle.
• Ensures professional learning initiatives support improved early childhood practice, curriculum, assessment, standards implementation, child development, and family engagement.
• Leads development, review, and updates of published courses, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices and Quality Matters professional learning standards.
• Develops and updates guidance and resource tools for effective use of the Department’s Learning Management System, supporting online and hybrid learning formats.
• Monitors professional development contracts by reviewing deliverables, approving invoices, and analyzing reports.
• Responds to inquiries from stakeholders, grantees, community organizations, agencies, and internal staff through email, phone, and meetings; monitors shared inboxes and provides accurate, policy-aligned responses.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and compiles data to complete reports related to early childhood professional learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including attending conferences and statewide events to remain current on early childhood education research, adult learning theory, and online learning systems.

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

1199/13

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

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

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to [e-mail].

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)

*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

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

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

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

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State

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

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.