Regional Manager - Major Unusual Incidents Unit (Mental Health Administrator 4) (PN 20036398)

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Accepting applications for a Mental Health Administrator 4

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion 

• Partnership 

• Respect

This Office of Major Unusual Incidents and this position are headquartered at the Columbus Developmental Center. If selected for this position, you will occassionally be required to travel to various County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in the Northeast Ohio region. 

Plans, coordinates & implements DODD individual abuse & neglect prevention programs:

• Defines DODD goals & objectives (i.e. goals related to defining, detecting, prosecuting offenders & reducing numbers of incidents of DODD individuals abuse & neglect).

• Develops departmental procedures, initiatives & strategies related to systemic responses to abuse, neglect & other Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs).

• Conducts independent research into abuse& neglect issues & systems of support as well as responding to internal & external inquiries regarding such activities.

• Prepares analysis & summary of Investigative findings. Triages all incidents for referral to Abuse Registry, Director’s Alerts, trends, & immediate actions for health & safety.

• Answers Hotline, makes referrals, notifications & completes logs.

• Reviews incidents in the Incident Tracking System (ITS) to assure that thorough investigations are conducted, and appropriate prevention plans developed.

• Conduct site visits including: Accreditation and Quality Tier oversight to County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (CBDD) to assure the operation of effective health and safety systems.

• Develops & implements training programs & curriculum for CBDD personnel (e.g. to educate personnel on investigation allegations of abuse, neglect, & other MUIs; conducts training sessions).

• Serves as liaison for department & other agencies on issues related to allegations of abuse, neglect & MUIs.

• Coordinates with CBDD staff, service providers, local police, county prosecution, Children Service agencies & other interested parties to improve systemic responses to such incidents. Responds to constituents’ inquiries.

• Represents department at various meetings, training conferences & seminars to exchange & communicate state-of-the-art information to resolve concerns & problems which impact on quality-of-life issues for individuals in CBDD & residential settings.

• develops & provides regional or state-wide training programs to promote state-wide compliance with CBDD programs.

• Prepares & coordinates responses to inquiries &/or complaints which may arise.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in one of following fields: mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation.

   

   

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• 24 months experience in development & implementation of treatment/ habilitation plans for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of interdisciplinary team to assess consumers'/residents' needs & abilities; 

   

   

• 12 months training or 12 months experience in state & federal regulations, standards & court orders governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers, or regulating drug treatment center operations or federally funded drug abuse services, or governing delivery of psychiatric services in adult correctional institution, or affecting community mental health programs (i.e., category of state & federal regulations, standards & court orders must be linked directly to type of facility & services being provided). 
  
  -Or 6 months experience as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223. 
  
  -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 
  
  Job Skills: Mental Health

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. 
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Terry Penn at

[email protected].

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.