Mental Health Administrator 3- Assistant Program Director

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and communicable diseases.

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact ADA Coordinator at or by email at .

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.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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.

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

Tiffin Developmental Center (TDC)

Mission: DODD will partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Vision: Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Values: Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion We create environments programs and processes that value those we support and encourages participation.

Partnership We work together to build connections that are essential for innovative support options and representative of the needs and wants of people with developmental disabilities.

Respect We are kind and empathetic honor the choices and wishes of those we support and their families and conduct our work ethically and sustainably.

TDC is a residential facility located in Northwest Ohio. We support youth aged 12-17 and adults with developmental disabilities. We have a large rural campus which provides opportunities for our residents to be active in addition to being part of our community. Our direct care staff and nurses provide 24/7 care to the individuals who call TDC home. We focus on support and stabilization so our individuals can integrate into an environment that best meets their wants and needs.

24 mos. development & implementation of treatment/habilitation plans for individuals who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of inter-disciplinary team to assess individuals needs & abilities; 12 mos. exp. as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers; 6 mos. 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. 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. state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers; 6 mos. 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. 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

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 ourTotal 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.

• Acts as an Assistant Program Director

• Develops & manages programmatic systems for input into ISP development & active treatment services offered by the Center

• Conducts internal audits & monitors staff to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations. Reviews policies related to staffing Individual Service Plans & recommends changes and assist with implementation.

• Provide hands-on support to staff by modeling active treatment strategies delivering training and coaching and responding to staff who need guidance or assistance including the use of trauma-informed care principles and approved behavioral intervention techniques.
• Provide corrective feedback or disciplinary action as needed in alignment with facility policies and labor agreements.
• Participates in planning meetings
• Oversight of the programmatic components of the Electronic Health Record to ensure accurate documentation and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures implementation of prevention plans

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.