Human Services Manager

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline. Organization: Children and Youth Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io Work Location: 246 North High Street Columbus, Ohio, 43215 United States Compensation: $40.40 per hour Schedule: Permanent - Full Time Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Classified Indicator: Classified Union: Exempt from union Primary Job Skill: Human Services Who We Are Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov. Location Requirements: DCY’s core hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 9:00 a.m., based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space. What You'll Do In this role, you will assist division leadership in the continued development and implementation of Ohio’s Prevention Services Plan, ensuring that all prevention programs are aligned with the Department of Children and Youth’s priorities, evidence‑based practices, and state and federal requirements. Your work will span both currently approved services—such as Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), Motivational Interviewing, and home visiting models—as well as emerging prevention services being developed for the future. A major part of the role involves supporting community implementation of prevention initiatives, including models like the Family Success Network. You will collaborate closely with Title IV‑E agencies, community providers, and Public Children Services Agencies (PCSAs) to strengthen community‑based prevention services and help expand supports to families. You will also assist with Family First Prevention Services (FFPS) eligibility determinations and provide ongoing guidance to agencies implementing FFPS‑aligned services. You will help ensure that service delivery is accurately documented in the required state systems, including the Ohio Comprehensive Home Visiting Integrated Data System (OCHIDS), the Salesforce Prevention Services Case Management System, and Ohio’s Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS), among others. This position requires coordination with internal and external partners to ensure that these systems reinforce best practices and meet program, state, and federal expectations. You will support federal reporting efforts, monitor continuous quality improvement processes, safeguard fidelity to evidence‑based models, and help identify and resolve implementation barriers. The role also includes contributing to grant development—supporting preparation, submission, and ongoing documentation. Additionally, you will oversee federal grants, such as the Accelerator Grant, ensuring compliance, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements are met. You will also serve as an agreement manager for designated projects, handling fiscal processes such as reviewing, processing, and tracking invoices and maintaining documentation of model changes and significant events affecting providers across the state. This position is well‑suited for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, coordination, data‑informed decision‑making, and supporting communities in delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based prevention services. 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 as follows: Months of Employment: 0 (At Hire) – Hourly $40.40, Annual $84,032 Months of Employment: 6 – Hourly $42.70, Annual $88,816 Months of Employment: 18 – Hourly $44.99, Annual $93,579 Months of Employment: 30 – Hourly $47.43, Annual $98,654 Months of Employment: 42 – Hourly $50.12, Annual $104,250 Months of Employment: 54 – Hourly $52.90, Annual $110,032 Months of Employment: 66 – Hourly $55.09, Annual $114,587 Months of Employment: 78 – Hourly $57.67, Annual $119,954 Additional Information Visa Sponsorship: The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Supplemental Questions: 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 Process: 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. Applicants with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6‑month period. Applicants with a failing score in the same position may not re‑take the same selection device for a 6‑month period. Travel Requirements: Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license. Background Check: 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 72 mos. exp. in researching, developing, or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy, or comparable field 12 mos. exp. in delivery of human services in a governmental, community, or private human support services agency.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science 48 mos. exp. in researching, developing, or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy, or comparable field 12 mos. exp. in delivery of human services in a governmental, community, or private human support services agency.
• Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science 36 mos. exp. in researching, developing, or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy, or comparable field 12 mos. exp. in delivery of human services in a governmental, community, or private human support services agency.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Human Services Developer, 69463.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills : Human Services 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio