Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville
Work Locations: Circleville Juvenile Correctn 640 Island Road Circleville 43113
Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: 32.51 - 46.25
Unposting Date: Jul 4, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill: Human Services
Technical Skills: Professional
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Confidentiality
Agency Contact Name: Cally Gilliland, HR Manager
Agency Contact Information: cally.gilliland@dys.ohio.gov
Human Services Program Administrator 2 (Investigator)
(2400066V)
Job Duties
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We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
- Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
- Treat everyone with respect
- Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
- Provide the best support and services for youth and families
- Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
- Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
- Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.
The Opportunity…
DYS is seeking a Human Services Program Administrator 2 (Investigator) to oversee facility functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.
Specifically, the Human Services Program Administrator 2 (Investigator) will:
Report directly to and work under general supervision of Juvenile Correctional Facility Superintendent & requires considerable knowledge of criminal justice or Department of Youth Services juvenile justice system in order to relieve Superintendent of administrative tasks for assigned operations.
Serves as liaison between Superintendent and DYS Chief Inspector’s Office, Ohio Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in all investigative matters of youth &/or staff; monitors youth phone systems, visitation, and other youth activity to proactively address violations; initiates, inspects, & assists in conducting investigations dealing with drugs & contraband; works in conjunction with DYS Chief Inspectors Office to provide information regarding employee impropriety, &/or other violations of laws, rules and any DYS policies and/or procedures by visitors and/or staff.
Serves as administrative liaison between Superintendent, youth, & staff to coordinate youth grievance process & handle complaints, allegations, & other inquiries arising from youth grievance process; proactively inspects & researches inquiries &/or complaints from youth &/or staff, general public,& outside agency partners; prepares reports, position papers, legal documents &/or correspondence to all parties in youth grievance process; trains, monitors & evaluates youth and staff on youth grievance process, & investigative/inspection techniques as-needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned (i.e. On behalf of the Facility Superintendent, serves on committees, attends training sessions; communicates with other divisions; prepares correspondence and reports).
Preferred Qualifications…
- Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, and solution driven.
What’s in it for you…
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
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Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- Eligible employees have up to a total of $3,500 per fiscal year to use for tuition reimbursement, professional development, seminars and conferences.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting; 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
- Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science, medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting; 12 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
Note: Training in business or public administration or accounting & exp. in review of services for cost containment/budgeting only pertain to medical cost containment program administrator positions. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
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.
Knowledge of social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; program planning for human service organizations; social program & policy analysis; agency & governmental laws, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to particular social program; supervisory principles/techniques; management*; accounting, finance or budgeting*. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences; establish professional atmosphere as administrator; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.
(*)Developed after employment.
Background Check Information
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check conducted by the FBI, BCI, Department of Public Safety and the Department of Taxation. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. Final applicant will be required to complete a Pre-employment drug test.