The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

What We Do :

OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.

Position Location :

Summit Behavioral Healthcare

1101 Summit Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

What You'll Do :
This position will serve in an unclassified status pursuant to Ohio Revised Code, 124.11(A)(14), and as such, serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Under administrative direction assists in program direction & acts for administrator: responds to safety & health issues for patients and staff (e.g., coordinates safety & health programs, investigates & implements corrective action on incidents related to physical plant hazards, formulates & implements new safety programs, implements compliance programs, formulates & implements fire safety, accident prevention, & hazardous materials program policies in accordance with regulations, organizes & conducts hazard surveillance throughout the RPH.) , plans, writes & implements safety & health goals & objectives, represents administrator at regional & state wide meetings pertaining to areas of responsibility, liaison between administrator & Ohio Safety & Health Association (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Cincinnati Fire Department (CFD) & other local/state officials.

Investigate, analyze & evaluate programs, procedures & policies: investigate, analyze, evaluate & make recommendations to administrator on all job-related injuries & employee complaints, provides technical interpretation of regulations & policies to aid administrator in decision making, evaluates safety & health programs to protect patient's & employees' environments from accident & health hazards, investigates & evaluates patient & employee accidents, monitors & reviews all RPH occupational accident/illness reports, identifies & initiates corrective measures.

Develops & coordinates public relations & conducts training: provides technical interpretation, advice, & consultation on safety & health regulations, policies & issues to RPH personnel, consults with departmental managers in the development, implementation & review of safety rules & safe work practices, develops training courses & conducts mandated annual staff training on fire safety, general safety, & hazardous materials safety, provides orientation to new employees, volunteers, & Citizen Advisory Board members on hospital safety polices & procedures.

Manages daily safety & health operating/business functions of office: performs miscellaneous administrative duties (e.g., processes daily safety, hazard & accident reports, compiles data for statistical reports & accident data, prepares & submits safety & accident reports, processes records & maintains files required by Federal, State & local regulations..), participating member of Environment of Care Committee, serves on other committees as assigned, attends seminars to expand & update knowledge of regulations & inspection techniques.

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.

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures :
• To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
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• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

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