PREA Coordinator [Human Services Program Administrator 3] job vacancy in State of Ohio Jobs – Jobs in Ohio

Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations
: Department of Youth Services 4545 Fisher Rd 5th Floor Columbus 43228

Organization
: Youth Services – Central Office

Classified Indicator
: Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt
: Exempt

Schedule
: Full-time

Work Hours
: M-F

Compensation
: $34.70 – $49.54 per hour

Unposting Date
: Nov 20, 2022, 10:59:00 PM

Job Function
: Human Services

Agency Contact Name
: Amanda Norris

Agency Contact Information
: [email protected]

PREA Coordinator [Human Services Program Administrator 3]

(22000ANS)

Job Duties

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!

A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.

About Us…

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio’s future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio’s 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles…

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.

The Opportunity…

We are seeking a PREA Coordinator [Human Services Program Administrator 3] in the Office of Professional Standards. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and administer Prison Rape Elimination Act (i.e., PREA) compliance for DYS.

• Develop, implement, update, and monitor policy to ensure compliance with PREA Standards.

• Generate confidential reports for the Bureau Chief and other managing officers.

• Statewide oversight of PREA Compliance Managers.

• Analyze and evaluate policies and procedures.

• Conduct quality assurance for JJCMS system.

• Develop and implement quality assurance tools to track and monitor PREA incidents and investigations.

• Conduct monthly site visits to DYS facilities and other facilities on a routine basis and hold exit conferences with site managers (e.g., inspect the sites, observe the youth and staff, review files, ensure compliance with policies and procedures).

• Complete site visit reports in a timely manner and provide specific written feedback on areas of deficiency. Assist the sites in the development of corrective action plans.

• Actively search for grants to augment the PREA practices to assist ongoing improvement. Serve as the lead project manager for any grants obtained.

• Organize and provide training on PREA Standards, sexual assault, abuse, harassment, and other related training as requested by Bureau Chief.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; and 24 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; and 6 mos. exp. in management; and 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field; and 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; and 6 mos. exp. in management; and 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Knowledge of social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; program planning for human service organizations; social program & policy analysis; agency & governmental laws, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to particular social program; supervisory principles/techniques; management; accounting, finance or budgeting*.

Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences; establish professional atmosphere as administrator; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*)Developed after employment.

Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education, and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for.

All responses to the supplemental questions must be answered completely and supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this 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.