Assistant Program Director

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities – Tiffin Developmental Center

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Tiffin Developmental Center is located in the northwest region of Ohio and is home to both adults and youth with developmental disabilities.

What you will do as the Assistant Program Director

• Oversee the work of designated Case Managers to ensure Individual Service Plans are compliant with standards established for individuals with developmental disabilities and may serve as the Case Manager for a group of residents.
• Work with community providers to provide off-site programming and/or employment opportunities for residents
• Oversee the implementation of meaningful activities for residents.
• Review trends and patterns of unusual incidents and restrictive measure usage and implements changes based on data analysis.
• Train staff during orientation, annual training and as needed.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure residents receive the best overall care (e.g. medical, dietary and therapies).
• Supervise staff (e.g. coaching/mentoring, performance evaluations, timekeeping and corrective action).
• Hours of work will include weekends, early mornings and evenings to be accessible on all shifts.

What’s in it for you - the benefits of being a State of Ohio employee

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 available the first full month after hire.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free and available the first full month after hire.

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 for exempt employees.

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.

Professional Skills: Coaching, Confidentiality, Establishing relationships, Interpreting data and Teamwork

Technical Skills: Behavioral health, Data analytics, Human services, Management and Programming,

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.

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior.

The final candidate selected for the 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 and will be barred from employment with the State of Ohio for one year.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Tamara Hairston, ADA Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

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 hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Since this position is unclassified (serves at the discretion of the Appointing Authority), a more detailed background check in addition to the criminal background check is required.