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

What We Do...
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line 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.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
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!

What You'll Do:

• Plans, develops and implements program policy and procedures for PREA and ACA.
• Plans, develops, organizes and coordinates PREA and ACA projects throughout the institution.
• Monitors PREA Incidents and the PREA Risk Assessment process for compliance.
• Acts as the Chairperson of the PREA Accommodation Strategy Team.
• Provides training to institutional staff relating to PREA policies, procedures and the audit process.
• Maintains PREA audit files, gathers documentation for upcoming audits and coordinates audit inspections.
• Manages and coordinates the entire ACA audit process which includes maintaining ACA audit files gathering documentation for upcoming audits and coordinating audit inspections.
• Acts as liaison between Operation Support Center Bureau of Agency Policy and Operational Compliance, Warden and institution staff and directs institutional staff in relation to operational compliance and accreditation.
• Conducts inspections institution-wide for compliance with PREA and ACA.
• Recommend solutions to bring areas into compliance with standards and monitor progress.
• Manages electronic files and updates the documentation and outcome measures for. the PREA and ACA audit processes and completes the PREA Pre-Audit Questionnaire.
• Coordinates PREA Compliance Reviews with agency PREA Coordinator.
• Provides technical advice to the Warden and institutional administrative staff on the accreditation processes to aid in the decision-making process.
• Writes reports and documents related to accreditation efforts and writes responses to BAPOC (Bureau of Agency Policy and Operational Compliance) and institutional staff in response to inquiries regarding the accreditation process.
• Acts as the Field Policy Review Team Chairperson responsible for disseminating information from BAPOC and coordinating feedback on policies and operational manuals.

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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, Auditing, Computer Literacy, Policy Direction, Investigation, Organizing and Planning, Time Management,Teamwork, Attention to Detail and Confidentiality.