Human Services Developer

Overview

Job Description - Human Services Developer (260001HT)

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Ashley.

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Mar 4, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Children& Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $34.96 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union: 1199

Human Services

Technical

Skills:

Human Services

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; daily start/end times may vary based on operational need. Employees may begin as early as 7:00 AM and as late as 9:00 AM, with supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

The role involves researching, analyzing, developing, revising, and implementing Title IV-E child protection policies, procedures, and programming.

Compiles and analyzes information to inform Title IV-E policy and programming:

• Federal regulations, Ohio Revised Code, pending legislation and data collection.
• Ohio Administrative Code rules for impacts and cross-over on Title IV-E policies and programming.
• Stakeholder feedback from public and private child-serving agencies, associations, those with lived experience of child protection, community service providers, child advocacy groups, etc.

Based on federal acts, task force recommendations, administrative decisions, analysis of legislation, or the combination thereof to establish Ohio’s minimum standard of practice.

• Develops Ohio Administrative Code rules (administrative, screening/intake, assessment/investigation, case planning, and review requirements for PCSAs).
• Follows rule drafting and filing guidelines per the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
• Provides expertise, technical assistance, and training to ensure consistent practice and implementation of OAC.
• Develops policy and practice guidance documents and additional resources to support practice and rule compliance.
• Communicates with agencies and stakeholders (PCSAs, Title IV-E Juvenile Courts, private child-serving agencies, community providers, and other governmental agencies) to address IV-E policy, programming, and application.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, stakeholder groups, PCSAs, federal and state partners.
• Provides presentations and training in IV-E subjects (e.g., Adoption Assistance, Foster Care Maintenance, Federal KGAP, OAC rules).
• Evaluates IV-E policy compliance and provides recommendations for increasing program effectiveness.
• Communicates through various platforms to promote programs and services that support child protection policy and programming.
• Collaborates with various sections within the office (e.g., automated systems, child protection, kinship/adoption).
• Facilitates and/or participates in staff meetings, training, and conferences.
• Operates personal computer and applicable software applications.

Knowledge of:

• Child Welfare policies and programs.
• Title IV-E programs and governmental laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Resources applicable to Title IV-E programs and processes.
• Title IV-E barriers, issues, concerns.

Starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range unless required by legislation or union contract. New hires advance to the next step after 6 months and annually thereafter. Depending on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases. Longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression is shown below.

1199/13

Step 1 –…