Assistant Program Director

Job Duties

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities – Tiffin Developmental Center

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Tiffin Developmental Center is located in the northwest region of Ohio and is home to both adults and youth with developmental disabilities.

What you will do as the Assistant Program Director

• Oversee the work of designated Case Managers to ensure Individual Service Plans are compliant with standards established for individuals with developmental disabilities and may serve as the Case Manager for a group of residents.
• Work with community providers to provide off-site programming and/or employment opportunities for residents
• Oversee the implementation of meaningful activities for residents.
• Review trends and patterns of unusual incidents and restrictive measure usage and implements changes based on data analysis.
• Train staff during orientation, annual training and as needed.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure residents receive the best overall care (e.g. medical, dietary and therapies).
• Supervise staff (e.g. coaching/mentoring, performance evaluations, timekeeping and corrective action).
• Hours of work will include weekends, early mornings and evenings to be accessible on all shifts.

What’s in it for you - the benefits of being a State of Ohio employee

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 ! Our benefits package includes:

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are available the first full month after hire.

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free and available the first full month after hire.

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding for exempt employees.

• 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 for more information.

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

Qualifications

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: Mental Health

Professional Skills: Coaching, Confidentiality, Establishing relationships, Interpreting data and Teamwork

Technical Skills: Behavioral health, Data analytics, Human services, Management and Programming,

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of general management; supervisory principles/techniques; manpower planning; employee training & development; public relations; federal & state standards, regulations & court orders governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in regional psychiatric hospitals & developmental centers; mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field, special education, psychology or rehabilitation; budgeting. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare &/or edit unit or program policies, goals & objectives; gather collate & classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle sensitive contacts with community groups, public & representatives of governmental agencies; prepare &/or review & edit individual consumer/resident habilitation plans &/or prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports.

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment and will be barred from employment with the State of Ohio for one year.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Tamara Hairston, ADA Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Since this position is unclassified (serves at the discretion of the Appointing Authority), a more detailed background check in addition to the criminal background check is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Tiffin, OH 44883: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person