Human Services Developer (Early Care and Education Specialist- Curriculum and Assessment)

Human Services Developer (Early Care and Education Specialist – Curriculum and Assessment) – Job ID 260004UY Organization Department of Children and Youth Contact View email address on click.appcast.io Location Children&Youth N. High Complex, 246 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule Full-time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon–Fri, on site daily. Job Description Position within the Bureau of Training, Technical Assistance (TA) and Practice Advancement (PA). This role blends training, coaching, project management, policy implementation, and cross‑agency collaboration to support early childhood professionals statewide. Responsibilities Provide technical assistance and professional development to early care and education providers. Deliver training on early learning standards, curriculum, assessment, emergent literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading, and program eligibility. Support curriculum and assessment review processes, helping programs understand and use high-quality tools. Manage statewide training for DCY‑managed assessments such as the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, including supporting teachers, participating in material development, and overseeing the assessment Help Desk. Collaborate with IDEA Part B, Section 619 and IDEA Part C teams to support curriculum, assessment, and transition processes for young children with disabilities. Implement policies related to Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and Early Care and Education TA. Contribute to fiscal processes—budget review, agreement development, or acting as an agreement manager—depending on assigned projects. Develop and share training materials, guidance documents, and communication tools for providers and families. Respond to inquiries from providers, families, regional partners, and other agencies to clarify policies, expectations, and best practices. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Child care resource and referral agencies Regional state support team providers Local administrators and test coordinators Other DCY bureaus and state agencies Vendors, grant recipients, and cross‑agency workgroups Data & Documentation Responsibilities Track compliance data, improvement plans, and program characteristics. Review and maintain program data to support decision making. Help ensure the DCY website remains updated and meets accessibility requirements. Maintain reports, contacts, and demographic information related to supported programs. Work Environment Fast‑paced and collaborative, with shifting priorities based on statewide needs. Combination of independent tasks and highly interactive work. Project‑based work requiring organization, follow‑up, and management of multiple responsibilities. Travel may be required to support regional training or stakeholder meetings. Subject matter expert role, requiring confidence in interpreting policy and explaining complex information. Pay Information Base salary starts at step 1 of the salary range. New hires advance to the next step after 6 months and annually thereafter. Step and salary: Step 1 – $36.01 /hour – $74,901 annually Step 2 – $37.75 /hour – $78,520 annually Step 3 – $39.64 /hour – $82,451 annually Step 4 – $41.53 /hour – $86,382 annually Step 5 – $43.56 /hour – $90,605 annually Step 6 – $45.72 /hour – $95,098 annually Step 7 – $47.95 /hour – $99,736 annually Step 8 – $50.37 /hour – $104,770 annually Background Check Information Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Prior convictions are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and do not automatically disqualify an applicant. Status of Posted Positions Application and status information can be viewed online via the applicant profile. For general questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits Medical coverage Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period Paid time off (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, etc.) Qualifications Completion of an undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 36 months of experience researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services; 12 months of training or experience in research methodology, measurement & testing, and analysis of variance & survey sampling; 6 months of training or experience in using computers for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation, and word processing. OR completion of graduate coursework in the same field with 24 months of experience; OR 24 months as a Human Services Specialist 2, 69452, with experience commensurate with duties; OR equivalent class qualifications. Job Skills Human Services Travel Requirement Travel may be required as needed. Applicants must provide own transportation. To use a state vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required. EEO and Disability Inclusion Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits marijuana (recreational or non‑medical). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39). #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio