Human Services Program Administrator 3 (Part C Coordinator)

Under administrative direction, plans, directs and oversees statewide guidance to counties and/or providers and project participants to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations: oversees and directs development of rules, policies, procedures and program guidelines (e.g., not all inclusive but including programming and/or licensing/certification for early intervention (EI), early care and education, substitute care settings, placement services, state and federal Part C regulations; assisting other Department of Children and Youth divisions as needed in rule development providing support for all DCY certified setting types.); serves as the Part C Coordinator for the state, analyzes and interprets federal and state statutes governing early intervention, early care and education and placement, ensures compliance with statutory requirements; conducts legislative reviews on new federal and state legislation. In collaboration with other DCY divisions & state agencies, plans and monitors implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by directing & man-aging development, integration, implementation & evaluation of projects & initiatives for the Part C EI program. Provides technical consultative assistance to EI provider organizations or networks, project participants, County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) program administrators, public and private children services agencies, school districts; designs and reviews statewide implementation and operational strategies to improve early intervention, early care and education and placement services; analyzes fiscal impact and makes budgetary recommendations regarding delivery of service systems statewide; represents DCY at statewide conferences, meetings, briefings and training; makes presentations regarding early intervention, early care and education and placement programs; writes position papers and drafts speeches; prepares and oversees preparation and maintenance of reports and training materials related to early intervention, early care and education.

Supervises assigned staff (e.g., assigns work and provides direction; makes recommendations for hire; reviews work and provides feedback; establishes employee goals; conducts performance evaluations; monitors and evaluates staff performance; approves/disapproves requests for leave; recommends disciplinary action; conducts staff meetings; encourages staff development.

Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., conducts and participates in staff meetings; travels to attend trainings, conferences, and seminars; operates personal computer to produce correspondence, reports, and other documents; maintains logs, records, and files).

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 or pre-medicine; 24 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; 6 mos. exp. in management; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

-Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field; 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; 6 mos. exp. in management; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.