Human Services Program Administrator 2

State of OhioColumbusindeedoffentliggjort 29.10.2026

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Organization: Youth Services - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information: Bridgette Cox, Bridgette.Cox@dys.ohio.gov

Work Location:

30 West Spring Street

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

United States

Compensation: $36.75 - $52.27

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm flexible

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Human Services

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

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 Values…

Connection: We respect everyone. We don't tear them down.

Collaboration: We work together. We don't go alone.

Commitment: We step up. We don't give up.

Correction: We create change. We don't stay the same.

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

What You'll Do…

DYS is seeking a Human Services Program Administrator 2/Graduate Success Manager. This position will assist program administrators and facilities with the development, implementation, & coordination of graduate programming and community service.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

Work with facility program administrators to plan, develop, direct, and evaluate program areas within DYS facilities.

Develops and implements program policies and procedures.

Provides technical assistance and monitors programs for compliance.

Collaborates with facility, parole, reentry staff, community organizations and other stakeholders to ensure service needs are met prior to a youth's transition to the community

Researches, develops, implements, and monitors policy and procedures for programming and community service programs for youth in facilities.

Formulates and directs implementation of policies related to graduate programming, community service, recreation and intercession.

Ensures compliance with federal guidelines and DYS policy.

Audits compliance of programming with ACA standards and other departmental policies.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 months

78 months

Pay Range 13 Exempt

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$36.75

$38.75

$40.87

$43.07

$45.50

$47.95

$49.92

$52.27

Annual

$76,440.00

$80,600.00

$85,009.60

$89,585.60

$94,640.00

$99,736.00

$103,833.60

$108,721.60

This position requires travel selected candidate must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a state owned vehicle

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check to include and pre-employment drug screening. 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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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.

Qualifications: Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science, medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting 12 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques. Note: Training in business or public administration or accounting & exp. in review of services for cost containment/budgeting only pertain to medical cost containment program administrator positions.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Services

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.