Program Administrator ; Enforcement Specialist

Overview

Job Description - Program Administrator 2 (Enforcement Specialist) (260000YL)

Program Administrator 2 (Enforcement Specialist) (260000YL)

Organization:
Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Ashley.

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Unposting Date:
Feb 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location:

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

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $32.35 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Program Management

Technical

Skills:

Program Management

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

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 8:00am to 5:00pm. Daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am and as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

This role sits in the Regulatory Compliance division and reports to the Enforcement Coordinator. As an Enforcement Specialist, you help ensure that early care, education, and child welfare programs follow Ohio law and administrative rules — and you step in when they don’t.

You’ll collaborate closely with licensing staff, legal counsel, and external partners. Some days are desk-heavy and detail-driven; others involve site visits, hearings, or training sessions.

• Provide technical guidance to licensed and certified providers, prospective operators, and DCY staff on how rules apply and what enforcement processes look like.
• Review findings from licensing specialists to determine whether non-compliances rise to the level of enforcement action.
• Assess recommendations for denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses or certifications and help determine next steps.
• Draft and review adjudication orders, suspension orders, settlement agreements, and formal correspondence to caretakers and providers.
• Gather, organize, and analyze evidence and documentation for cases subject to enforcement under Ohio Revised Code Section 119.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records related to licensed, certified, and unlicensed programs.
• Consult with DCY legal counsel and Assistant Attorneys General on enforcement cases.
• Help prepare witnesses and participate in hearings, including providing legal testimony when required.
• Represent DCY during administrative hearings and enforcement proceedings.
• Participate in site inspections when directed.
• Use databases, tracking tools, and reporting systems to document findings, identify trends, and monitor enforcement activity.
• Help develop and improve tracking and reporting procedures so leadership can see what’s happening across the system.
• Analyze data and field experience to help shape policies, rules, and enforcement procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during system design or enhancement meetings.
• Review proposed rules and assess their impact on child safety, service delivery, and placement stability.
• Conduct or assist with trainings for providers, caregivers, and partner agencies.
• Coordinate with county, city, state, and private agencies to exchange information and align efforts.

Starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range. New hires advance to the next step after 6 months and annually thereafter. There may be cost of living increases annually. Longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is shown below.

• Pay Range
  :
  Exempt/12, Step 1 – Step 8

• Hourly
  : $32.35, $34.18, $36.01, $38.00, $40.11, $42.30, $44.03, $46.09

• Annual
  : $67,288, $71,094,…