Problem Gambling Services Program Specialist-- HYBRID (Prog Admin 2)

What You'll Do:

• Reports to the Manager of Problem Gambling Services as the Problem Gambling Services Program Specialist.
• Works with partners across the state to establish and modify services for problem gamblers.
• Develops measures to monitor effectiveness of problem gambling services.
• Administers and monitors problem gambling programs, research, and workforce initiatives.
• Handles non-routine administrative duties for the Problem Gambling program.
• Formulates and implements responsible gambling policies and procedures.
• Assists in coordinating the problem gambling hotline operations.
• Coordinates with other agencies on campaigns and protocol changes.
• Administers the Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP):
  • Enrolls and dis-enrolls applicants
  • Communicates with VEP enrollees
  • Maintains VEP database
  • Submits information to gambling operators
  • Works with OCCC Gaming Agents and Office Managers on local VEP processes
• Assists Legal and Enforcement divisions with VEP violations and confiscated winnings.
• Coordinates submission of statutorily required problem gambling plan.
• Works with Communications on quarterly responsible gambling newsletter.

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

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management