Mental Health Administrator 3 (Asst Program Director)

PLEASE NOTE: PAY RATES FOR NEW FISCAL YEAR ARE PENDING APPROVAL WITH OHIO LEGISLATURE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024

What You'll Do:

Directs various program services to ensure that individuals are afforded the least restrictive environment while receiving the programmatic services outlined within their Individual Service Plans (ISP); Plans, directs, & oversees, the implementation of programmatic services & active treatment throughout the Developmental Center; develops, manages & monitors programmatic systems for input into the ISP & other interdisciplinary team functions; ensures compliance with all standards & regulations; prepares reports regarding progress & status of quality services & delivery; acts as an assistant to the Program Director (e.g. functionally supervises & evaluations the programmatic services implemented by the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDP) & Residential Care Supervisors (RCS)); monitors QIDP staff to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations; reviews policy related to Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) staffing, ISPs & recommends changes or revisions as appropriate; provides information to the Program Director regarding material consumer & staffing needs; provides input & assistance regarding systematic programmatic concerns; trains & monitors supervisors implementation of active treatment; reviews ISPs, interdisciplinary team meetings, consumer services, etc.

Works with community resources to facilitate connection with day service & employment providers; acquires new service opportunities through other public and provide providers to meet the needs of those served; evaluates the effectiveness of on & off campus service delivery & coordinates efforts with other department heads & external stakeholders to ensure positive change; develops policy & procedure for the implementation of programmatic services & evaluations the effectiveness of service delivery; supervises assigned staff (e.g. completes performance evaluations, monitoring, coaching, & approves leave requests)

Participates in various meetings (e.g. House Meetings, Administrative Staff, QIDP/RCS, Citizens Advisory Council, Human Rights Committee, Health & Safety Committee, Psychotropic Medication Review) to oversee &/or ensure programmatic services, individual welfare & advocacy; formulates & implements program policy, or plan, coordinate, direct referral for home community-based services Medicaid waivers program for eligible individuals

Serves as liaison to county boards &other public & private entities that provide services; supports the Program Director with collateral information gathering & communication with county boards in preparation for DC admission ; supports the QIDP(s) in ensuring community providers are adequately trained & supports the DC discharge process; communicates with Community Resource Coordinator (CRC) to stay abreast on individuals receiving Technical Assistance Support or needing short term

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

24 mos. exp. in development & implementation of treatment/habilitation plans for individuals who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of inter-disciplinary team to assess individual's needs & abilities; 12 mos. exp. as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers; 6 mos. exp. in writing or assisting in development of policies, procedures, goals & objectives of operational unit or program of agency or firm; 1 course in manpower planning or 3 mos. exp. scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage or projecting adequate staff levels; 3 mos. trg. in budgeting or 3 mos. exp. preparing or assisting in preparation of budget for operational unit or program of agency or firm.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation; 12 mos. exp. as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers; 6 mos. exp. in writing &/or assisting in development of policies, procedures, goals & objectives of operational unit or program of agency or firm; 1 course in manpower planning or 3 mos. exp. scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage or projecting adequate staff levels; 3 mos. trg. in budgeting or 3 mos. exp. preparing or assisting in preparation of budget for operational unit or program of agency or firm.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 2, 65222.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Direct Care/Direct Support, Client Advocacy, Human Services, Clerical & Data Entry, Social Services, Regulatory Compliance, Coaching, Written Communication, Organizing & Planning, Problem Solving, Collaboration