Social Services Licensing Specialist; PN

Social Services Licensing Specialist

Organization:
Health

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.

Unposting Date:
Aug 3, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location:

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $23.65

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator:
Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Public Health

Technical

Skills:

Basic Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Clerical & Data Entry, Operational and Administrative Support, Compliance Enforcement

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview:
Social Services Licensing Specialist

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 Bureau of Regulatory Operations (BRO) is responsible for licensing, certification, and enforcement for health care facilities, services, and programs.

What You'll Do:
The Bureau of Regulatory Operations at the Ohio Department of Health is seeking to fill a Social Services Licensing Specialist vacancy that plays a vital role in ensuring healthcare facilities meet state and federal licensing and certification standards.

Duties include:

• Review and process licensure applications, renewals, ownership changes, and other regulatory requests for healthcare facilities and service providers.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations and licensing standards to ensure compliance and eligibility.
• Conduct detailed research, analysis, and evaluation of applications, supporting documentation and facility records.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, government agencies, inspectors, and stakeholders throughout the licensing and certification process.
• Manage application records and maintain accurate information within multiple regulatory databases and tracking systems.
• Prepare licenses, certifications, approval letters, and other official correspondence.
• Monitor licensing activities, certification requirements, inspections and regulatory deadlines to ensure timely processing.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to applicants, facility operators, and the public regarding licensing requirements and procedures.
• Collaborate with state and federal partners, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the State Fire Marshal and other regulatory agencies.
• Track and support Medicare and Medicaid certification activities, including enrollment applications and provider updates.
• Generate reports, maintain electronic records and ensure data accuracy across multiple systems.
• Assist with hearings, licensing conferences, compliance reviews and regulatory investigations, as needed.

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.

Position

Qualifications:

3 college level courses in business, social service, public health, or related field AND 1 2 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in governmental laws & licensing standards of long term care &/or non-long term care facilities. OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Associates or advanced degree in business, social service or public health
• Experience working with databases (e.g., Automated Survey Processing Environment and Certification and Licensure System)
• Experience providing consultation and/or technical assistance to health care facilities/providers
• Experience reviewing applications for eligibility and/or compliance
• Experience assisting or independently preparing and providing testimony for judicial hearings
• Experience developing and presenting trainings and/or public speaking
• Experience responding to inquiries via email and telephone

All eligible applications shall be reviewed…