Human Services Developer (Ohio Commission on Fatherhood)

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov. 

Location Requirements 

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.  Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space. 

As a Human Services Developer, you will play a critical role in supporting fatherhood initiatives, maintaining the Putative Father Registry (PFR), providing technical assistance to stakeholders, and contributing to policy development and program oversight. This position combines policy analysis, customer service, program administration, research, training, and data management responsibilities. You may spend one part of your day conducting confidential registry searches, another part responding to inquiries from attorneys or child welfare agencies, and later participate in program planning meetings or develop training materials for service providers. 

Putative Father Registry Administration 

• Conduct confidential database searches within the Putative Father Registry. 
• Process registry requests and maintain accurate records and computerized logs. 
• Obtain and verify information from parents, attorneys, courts, county agencies, and private providers. 
• Prepare written responses to inquiries and ensure timely processing of alerts and requests. 
• Provide technical assistance to individuals and organizations regarding registry requirements and procedures. 

Policy and Program Support 

• Research, analyze, develop, and revise policies, procedures, and administrative rules. 
• Interpret federal and state statutes, agency policies, and regulations. 
• Research and respond to inquiries from legislators, agencies, providers, and the public. 
• Assist with oversight of fatherhood and co-parenting programs funded through the agency. 

Training and Technical Assistance 

• Deliver training to providers and stakeholders on registry processes and data systems. 
• Provide technical assistance regarding ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) and other reporting systems. 
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, training materials, and resource guides. 
• Engagement in state prison and youth detention facilities. 
• Present information to internal and external stakeholders. 

Research and Program Development 

• Research evidence-based and evidence-informed fatherhood and co-parenting curricula. 
• Analyze program outcomes and best practices at the federal, state, and local levels. 
• Assist in developing Requests for Grant Applications (RFGAs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 
• Participate on Application Review Teams (ARTs) and support contract and sub-grant administration activities.

Administrative and Organizational Support 

• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting notes. 
• Update website content and maintain program records. 
• Produce reports, correspondence, and other program documents. 
• Travel occasionally for meetings, conferences, trainings, and stakeholder engagement.

Pay Information:

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment	At Hire	6 months	18 months	30 months	42 months	54 Months	66 Months	78 Months
Pay Range 1199/13	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
Hourly	$36.01	$37.75	$39.64	$41.53	$43.56	$45.72	$47.95	$50.37
Annual	$74,901	$78,520	$82,451	$86,382	$90,605	$95,098	$99,736	$104,770

 

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of Posted Positions:

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to [email protected].

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.

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 36 mos. exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.
 
-Or completion of graduate course coursework in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 24 mos. exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Human Services Specialist 2, 69452, with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned per posting of job opportunity (e.g., if assignment is in area of policy development for aid to dependent children, education, training &/or experience must have been in area of aid to dependent children).

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

Job Skills: Human Services

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.