- This position has been reposted. All interested candidates must apply to this job posting.*
The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) oversees cash and food assistance programs, work support programs for recipients of cash and food assistance, and refugee programs. Learn more about the office by visiting the Office of Family Assistance webpage.
What You’ll Do
In this position, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, formulating/revising, and implementing policies, procedures, and/or administrative rules for assigned human services program area(s) based upon federal acts where guidelines are non-specific. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Establishing state's minimum standard of practice (e.g., Temporary Assistance to Needy Families [TANF]; Ohio Works First; Prevention Retention and Contingency [PRC]; Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program [SNAP]; Refugee Cash Assistance)
- Developing and presenting training to agency staff and to County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) staff on new initiatives and/or policy
- Planning, organizing, and participating in training conferences and workshops
- Providing consultation and technical assistance in program development, evaluation, and revisions to CDJFS directors, administrators, and other staff
- Monitoring and evaluating assigned CDJFS operations to determine compliance with state and federal regulations, state hearing decisions, Quality Assurance findings, and reporting requirements;
- Coordinating with other agency departments and employees to ensure uniformity in policy responses and technical assistance
- Disseminating program information to community stakeholders and advocates
Telework Policy
Required
This position, upon approval, may work remotely and requires occasional in-person meetings for training or other operational needs. Successful candidates are required to:
- Have and maintain internet at their remote location during normal working hours (employee will have access to shared workspaces at an ODJFS location).
- Reside within a reasonable distance to assigned work office location to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Sign a teleworking agreement on first day of employment (telework schedule is subject to change based on the agency’s operational needs and telework status). Telework is considered a privilege and agreements are reviewed annually. Employee or position telework eligible status can change or be revoked at any time, for any reason without notice.
PN(s): 20036579.
Option 1
The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
- Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field AND 3 years (36 months) experience in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field AND 1 year (12 months) experience in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling AND 6 months experience in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.
- OR OPTION 2:
- Completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field AND 2 years (24 months) experience in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field AND 6 months experience in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.
- OR OPTION 3:
- 2 years (24 months) experience as a Human Services Developer 1, 69461, with duties related to the assignment of this position.
- OR OPTION 4:
- Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s SEIU/1199 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 13. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $31.86 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 13
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly
$31.86
$33.40
$35.08
$36.74
$38.54
$40.46
$42.43
$44.56
Annual
$66,269
$69,472
$72,966
$76,419
$80,163
$84,157
$88,254
$92,685
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
Organization
Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
[email protected]
Unposting Date
Aug 27, 2024, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 32
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$31.86
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Human Services
Technical Skills
Human Services, Policy Direction
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Presenting, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
- Public Assistance
- Workforce Development
- Unemployment Insurance
- Adult Protective Services
- Child Support
Guiding Principles
- We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
- We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
- We get better at what we do everyday.