Human Services Developer (Child & Family Services)

About the role

This role allows you to influence how human services programs are delivered across the state, impacting multiple agencies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret federal laws, court decisions, and policy guidance
• Create clear policies, procedures, and standards for agencies to follow
• Act as a trusted advisor to local partners including child welfare agencies, job and family services departments, courts, and private providers
• Help local agencies improve outcomes for children and families in safety, permanency, and well-being
• Analyze program data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Support agencies in meeting federal review standards and state performance goals
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance and consistency across counties
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and corrective action plans
• Respond to questions and concerns from agencies, stakeholders, and the public
• Deliver training and guidance to strengthen service delivery systems

Qualifications

• A minimum of 36 months of experience in researching, developing, or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy, or a comparable field
• A minimum of 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in research methodology, measurement, and testing, analysis of variance, and survey sampling
• A minimum of 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in using computer hardware and software for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation, and word processing
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management, or a comparable field
• Completion of a graduate course coursework in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management, or a comparable field
• Experience as a Human Services Specialist 2, 69452, with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned per posting of job opportunity (e.g., if assignment is in area of policy development for aid to dependent children, education, training, and/or experience must have been in area of aid to dependent children)

Skills

• Attention to detail

Pay

Pay Information: Starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Benefits

The agency offers generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance, making it a great place to work!

Schedule

Full-time

Contact

Ashley.Sydebotham@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM