Human Services Program Administrator 2

Human Services Program Administrator 2 - 20030600(260004GW)

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Richland Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information: Personnel Director View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io

Work Location: Richland Correctional Inst 1001 Olivesburg Road Mansfield 44905 Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Richland County-Mansfield

Compensation: $35.68 Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: Classified Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Human Services

Technical Skills: Internal Auditing, Human Services, Management, Planning and Development, Social Services, Policy Direction

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Works under administrative direction and requires thorough knowledge of unit management and applicable federal/state program regulations. Administers and monitors institution wide unit management programming for the offender population (e.g., meaningful activities and evidence-based programming) Plans, coordinates, directs and monitors delivery of unit management and offender services. Coordinates services with internal and external departments and community resources Reviews, formulates and implements policies for unit management, reentry/release planning and offender classification. Directs and monitors offender groups (e.g., Civic/Community Organizations) Provides oversight and monitoring of the offender disciplinary process. Serves as chairperson or member of assigned committees. Acts as Deputy Warden of Operations as assigned and carries out responsibilities as directed. Oversees classification and job assignment processes for offenders. Supervises unit management staff. Trains and evaluates staff performance. Assigns tasks to staff and ensures tasks are performed in accordance with policy. Plans and monitors activities Selects and hires unit management staff in conjunction with Warden and personnel and in accordance with applicable Ohio Administrative and Revised codes and collective bargaining unit contracts. Disseminates information on a regular basis to staff. Conducts rounds as required by policy. Monitors and evaluates security and sanitation of the units. Ensures all designated staff are trained in the Ohio Risk Assessment System Monitors institution's comprehensive reentry plan and processes Provides oversight and monitors offender assessment tools and case plans. Writes and completes correspondences, records and files (e.g., judges, offender family members and community service providers) Assures proper maintenance of files (e.g. visiting, parole and unit) including significant data pertaining to the offenders. Writes reports of activities of the department as required. Writes periodic reports of offender programs and group activities. Pursues grants related to offender programming and services. Counsels offenders and performs other casework services in unique situations. Contacts and coordinates with community organizations and associates (e.g., works with Special Services to coordinate community service projects jointly) Conducts community presentations (e.g., conferences and community advisory committees) Provides oversight to unit staff in coordinating volunteer community services and programming. Oversees offender release process and parole planning. Speaks to community groups on volunteering, unit management philosophy and reentry. Serves as Administrative Duty Officer as assigned.

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, 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.

Job Skills: Human Services, Social Services, Management, Internal Auditing, Planning and Development, Policy Direction, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Organizing and Planning.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.