Human Services Developer (Title IV-E)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development

Job summary

Ohio Department of Children and Youth is seeking a Human Services Developer (Title IV-E) to research, analyze, develop, revise, and support implementation of Title IV-E child protection policies and programming in Ohio.

The role involves compiling federal regulations, ORC, pending legislation, and stakeholder input to inform policy. You will develop OAC rules, provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to ensure consistent statewide practice within PCSAs and Title IV-E courts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of interpreting federal/state statutes, rules and regulatory guidance.
• Experience working within child welfare systems, especially Title IV-E programs, laws, rules, regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and support implementation of Title IV-E policies and programming.
• Develop and revise OAC rules for Title IV-E, KGAP, FCM, AA for PCSAs and Title IV-E Juvenile Courts.
• Provide expertise, training, and guidance to ensure consistent practice and rule compliance.
• Develop policy guidance documents and resources to support practice.
• Communicate with PCSAs, Title IV-E Juvenile Courts, and agencies to address IV-E policy and programming.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Child welfare policy

Analytical writing

Stakeholder facilitation

Policy training

Education

Undergraduate degree in social/behavioral science

Graduate coursework in related field

Job description

Job Description - Human Services Developer (Title IV-E) (260006FQ)

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 6, 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 56 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 and as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

Job Description

The role involves researching, analyzing, developing, revising, and supporting implementation of Title IV-E child protection policies, procedures, and programming.

Research and Analysis

Compiles and analyzes the following to inform Title IV-E policy and programming:

• Federal regulations, Ohio Revised Code (ORC), pending legislation and data collection.
• Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules for impacts and cross-over on Title IV-E policies and programming.
• Stakeholder feedback – gathers input from various stakeholders (i.e., public and private child serving agencies, associations, those with lived experience of child protection, community service providers, child advocacy groups, etc.).

Policy and Programming Development, Revision, and Guidance

Based upon federal acts, task force recommendation, administrative decisions, analysis of legislation, or the combination thereof to establish Ohio’s minimum standard of practice.

• Develops and revises OAC rules (e.g., Federal Title IV-E, Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KGAP), Foster Care Maintenance (FCM), and Adoption Assistance (AA), etc. for Public Children Services Agencies (PCSAs) and Title IV-E Juvenile Courts.
• Follows rule drafting and filing guidelines and procedures per the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
• Provides expertise, technical assistance, and training to ensure consistent practice application and implementation of OAC.
• Develops policy and practice guidance documents and additional resources to support practice and rule compliance.
• Communicate with various agencies and stakeholders (e.g., PCSAs, Title IV-E Juvenile Courts, private child serving agencies, community providers, and other governmental agencies) to address IV-E policy, programming, and application including providing written guidance, memos, and policy clarification to support consistent statewide practice.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, stakeholder groups, PCSAs, federal and state partners.
• Develops and delivers presentations and training on Federal Title IV-E topics (i.e., Adoption Assistance (AA), Foster Care Maintenance (FCM), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KGAP), OAC rules, etc.) to internal staff, PCSAs, courts, stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Evaluates and monitors Federal Title IV-E requirements and communicates needed updates to ensure Ohio remains in federal compliance and provides recommendations for increasing program effectiveness.
• Communicates through various platforms to promote programs and services that support child protection policy and programming.
• Collaborates with various sections within the office (e.g., automated systems, child protection section, kinship/adoption section, etc.).
• Facilitates and/or participates in staff meetings, training, and conferences.
• Operates personal computer and applicable software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Experience interpreting federal or state statutes, rules and/or regulatory guidance.
• Experience working within child welfare systems, especially knowledge of Title IV-E programs, laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder workgroups and collaborate across systems.
• Experience developing and training policy, procedures, or training materials.

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

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

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 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 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.