JCF PREA Coordinator [Human Services Program Administrator 2]

Job Description Position: JCF PREA Coordinator (Juvenile Correctional Facilities Prison Rape Elimination Act Coordinator) The Opportunity: We are seeking a dedicated and detail oriented JCF PREA Coordinator to administer, monitor, and ensure compliance with PREA standards across our juvenile correctional facilities. In this role, you will ensure strict adherence to federal regulations and agency standards through quality assurance audits, routine site visits, and technical consultation. Core Responsibilities Compliance and Monitoring Administer and monitor PREA compliance across JCFs to ensure strict adherence to federal regulations and agency standards. Conduct routine site visits to all JCF facilities. Lead vulnerability assessments and provide post-incident support to facilities. Assist in the preparation for PREA reaccreditation audits and provide support during audits. Quality Assurance and Auditing Conduct comprehensive quality assurance for JCFs including participating as a core member of internal management audits. Develop and implement QA tools to track and monitor PREA incidents and investigations, ensuring compliance with DYS policies and federal regulations. Analyze and evaluate current procedures and policies, identifying problem areas and recommending actionable solutions. Monitor and support plans of action and corrective strategies across facilities. Reporting and Communication Generate confidential reports for the PREA Administrator/Deputy Director and other managing officers. Prepare timely site visit and audit reports, providing specific written feedback on deficiencies. Hold exit conferences with site managers. Assist sites in developing corrective action plans. Act as a liaison with community service providers. Training and Consultation Provide onsite and hybrid technical consultative assistance to service providers and agency personnel. Organize and provide training on PREA standards, sexual assault, abuse, harassment, and other related topics as requested. Benefits 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 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; and 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; and 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; and 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; and 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 Supplemental Information Travel required; must maintain valid driver's license and remain eligible for state's liability program coverage. Work Location: This position is required to report to the office. The report-in location will be determined once a candidate is selected. Background Check Notice: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI, Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Department of Taxation. 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. Pre-Service Training: All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program. 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. Organization Organization: Youth Services - Central Office Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date: Jul 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO Compensation: $76,440 - $108,722 Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: M-F Union: Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill: Human Services Technical Skills Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Human Services Professional Skills Professional Skills: Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Confidentiality, Continuous Improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio