Policy & Program Developer - Human Services

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio, Department of Job and Family Services, seeks a Human Services Developer in Columbus to research, analyze, formulate and implement policies for safety net programs like TANF, SNAP and CSFP. You will coordinate with OFA and CDJFS, develop guidance, and ensure compliance with federal and state rules.

The role emphasizes policy development, staff training, and inter-agency collaboration to improve services for Ohioans and their families.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish state's minimum standard of practice (e.g., TANF; OWF; PRC; SNAP; Refugee Cash Assistance).
• Develop and present training to agency staff and to County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) staff on new initiatives and/or policy.
• Plan, organize and participate in training conferences and workshops.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance in program development, evaluation, and revisions to CDJFS directors, administrators, and other staff.
• Monitor and evaluate assigned CDJFS operations to determine compliance with state and federal regulations, state hearing decisions, Quality Assurance (QA) findings, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with other agency departments and employees to ensure uniformity in policy responses and technical assistance.

Skills

Human Services

Policy Direction

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Consultation

Critical Thinking

Interpreting Data

Organizing and Planning

Presenting

Public Speaking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

State of Ohio, Department of Job and Family Services, seeks a Human Services Developer in Columbus to research, analyze, formulate and implement policies for safety net programs like TANF, SNAP and CSFP. You will coordinate with OFA and CDJFS, develop guidance, and ensure compliance with federal and state rules.

The role emphasizes policy development, staff training, and inter-agency collaboration to improve services for Ohioans and their families.