Family Connects (Human Services Program Consultant - PN 20014240) HYBRID

Human Services Program Consultant

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Acts as program consultant for assigned number of local home visiting projects, including the universal nurse home visiting program and Family Connects International project (FCI).
• Provides technical assistance to local agencies to promote and provide ongoing support toward the goal of community alignment of local agencies with FCI.
• Develops linkages between identified services in a city, county and regional basis and assists local home visiting provider agencies in developing prenatal to three programs.
• Works with other program consultants to monitor and evaluate services in funded projects to assure standards of service and maintenance of accepted standards of practice.
• Plans services for new parents who are eligible to receive an FCI home visit.
• Works with partner organizations to promote FCI.
• Advises and assists local health, social service and education professionals, paraprofessionals, parents and related agencies to ensure the provision of services regarding the FCI model.
• Works as the FCI subject matter expert and will be the point person with the (OCHIDS) Ohio Comprehensive Home Visiting Integrated Data System.
• Acts as a liaison between the Help Me Grow Home Visiting program and state level allied programs development team to identify needed enhancements to the data system in order to support the FCI model.
• Provides technical assistance to stakeholders, regarding updates on the FCI model.
• Meets with various community resources that provide direct services to expectant and new parents, newborns, infants, toddlers and their families to facilitate service delivery and avoid duplication of effort or lack of service.
• Reviews and analyzes data to write reports on FIC and to make recommendations on the expansion efforts of FCI.
• Establishes rapport with and works closely ongoing with the FCI national office staff.
• Develops and leads the application process for Family Connects International (FCI) local applications, funding and provider agreements.
• Develops and revises program/project guidelines, standards, policy and procedure manual.

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.
• For more information about our plans, visit: State of Ohio Medical Plans or our MyBenefits Guide.

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.
• For more information, visit our Total Rewards website!

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.

• Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field;
• 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.

• Or

• Completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related or comparable field;
• 6 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.

• Or

• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Services

Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Program Management

Professional Skills: Consultation, Confidentiality, Collaboration, Presenting

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine.
• Experience in planning, developing, implementing programs and services for specialized audiences.
• Experience working in home visiting and/or early childhood systems.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating programs for specialized audiences.
• Experience in providing and delivering technical assistance to stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing grant applications.
• Experience collaborating with partners and facilitating and leading meetings with external stakeholders.
• Experience working with computer software and data systems.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

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.

Knowledge of social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field; community resources applicable to particular human services program*; human relations; agency & governmental laws, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to particular human services program*; human services issues, policy & program planning & analysis; accounting, finance or budgeting*. Ability to define issues/problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; establish & maintain good rapport with program participants; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with government officials &/or providers; prepare review &/or evaluate records, reports &/or financial/grant documents; prepare & deliver training &/or speeches before specialized audiences.
(*)Developed after employment.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the 1199 Pay Range Schedule ($28.92 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($30.39) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

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.