Human Services Program Administrator 2 (20022876)

Human Services Program Administrator 2

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community Service

Compensation: $36.75

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 40

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO

Primary Job Skill

Human Services

Technical Skills: Auditing, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Management

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Consultation, Establishing Relationships, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Responsiveness, Written Communication

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 serve as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with frontline 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.

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 Duties

• Plans, evaluates and directs statewide Community Corrections Programs.
• Develops and maintains state standards & administrative rules.
• Assists Community Correction/Parole Program Specialists in developing statewide program audit schedules and assists with audits.
• Keeps informed of policy and procedure changes at State level.
• Develops a comprehensive quality assurance plan for the Bureau of Community Sanctions.
• Conducts on site observations of auditors during interactions with grant funded programs and provides the necessary feedback and coaching aimed at professional development.
• Provides recommendation to Bureau Chief or designee to assist in the development of an annual training plan for Bureau staff.
• Analyzes audit score trends to determine additional training needs and considers adjustments to audit scoring language or scoring.
• Compares program audit results with available program recidivism data.
• Remains in full understanding of all the current research surrounding core correctional practices.
• Provides technical assistance to Community Corrections programs to include ongoing training to enhance program effectiveness.
• Works with governing boards and Local Corrections Planning Boards (LCPB) on developing programs and assists them with criminal justice planning with other state agencies.
• Assists in preparation and review of community corrections spending budgets.
• Approves budget changes for community corrections programs.
• Prepares annual reports.
• Monitors programs for compliance to contract objectives (i.e. offender placements, success rate, cost and services provided).
• Maintains fiscal and program records.
• Participates in writing goals, objectives and performance measures for Bureau.
• Responds both verbally and in writing to inquiries & concerns.
• Represents Bureau on committees.
• Assists in development of management information system.
• Plans and coordinates training events.
• Attends staff meeting, conferences and training sessions.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Requires overnight travel.
• Directly supervises staff.
• Prioritizes and approves work schedules & itineraries.
• Assigns reviews and approves work.
• Reviews & approves work products for content and accuracy.
• Responds to questions and concerns and resolves problems.
• Disseminates and interprets policy and procedures.
• Approves requests for leave, overtime, compensatory time, bi-weekly attendance reports and travel vouchers.
• Identifies training needs and conducts or arranges for training opportunities (i.e. on-the-job and in-service).
• Writes employee goals and completes and conducts timely performance evaluation reviews.
• Responds to EEO complaints and grievances.
• Conducts investigations and presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct as requested.
• Initiates disciplinary action if necessary.
• Responds to complaints about staff.
• Conducts staff meetings.
• Screens and interviews applicants, conducts pre-employment background investigations and makes recommendations for hire.
• Attends meetings, trainings and conferences.
• May give presentations and conduct training.
• Works on special projects &/or committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must conduct themselves professionally and in a law‑abiding manner at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

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)

*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 months experience 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 months experience 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 months experience 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 months experience in supervisory principles/techniques. Note: Training in business or public administration or accounting & experience 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

Disability Inclusion and Drug-Free Workplace

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.

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.