Human Services Developer

Human Services Developer

The role involves researching, analyzing, developing, revising, and implementing 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, pending legislation and data collection.
• Ohio Administrative Code 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 Ohio Administrative Code rules (e.g., administrative, screening/intake, assessment/investigation, case planning, and review requirements for PCSAs).
• 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.
• Communicates 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.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, stakeholder groups, PCSAs, federal and state partners.
• Provides presentations and training in various IV-E subjects (i.e., Adoption Assistance, Foster Care Maintenance, Federal KGAP, OAC rules, etc.)
• Evaluates IV-E policy 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:

• Child Welfare policies and programs.
• Title IV-E programs and governmental laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Resources applicable to Title IV-E programs and processes.
• Title IV-E barriers, issues, concerns.

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.

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.

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

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

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