Bureau Chief of Programs & Unit Management (Human Services Program Administrator 4)

We are seeking a Bureau Chief of Programs & Unit Management (Human Services Program Administrator 4) in our Central Office. The Bureau Chief of Programs & Unit Management will plan, direct, evaluate, and administer statewide operations for DYS facilities.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as Chief of Programs & Unit Management; assist in defining agency goals and objectives; administer facility operations for juvenile correctional facilities (e.g., unit management, unit programming, PRIDE, youth discipline process, recreation services, etc.)
• Directly supervise assigned staff (e.g., create schedules, assign work, evaluate performance)
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to Bureau of Programs & Unit Management & the care/supervision of youth
• Bridges the services provided by unit managers, case managers, BH, education, religious, & recreation
• Travel to all DYS facilities; act as a consultant and provide direction, training, and technical guidance to DYS staff
• Maintain knowledge of American Correctional Association (ACA) audit standards and assess each facilities compliance in the assigned program areas

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; and 30 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; and 12 mos. exp. in management; and 18 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field; and 24 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; and 12 mos. exp. in management; and 18 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

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

Job Skills:

Human Services

Organization

Youth Services - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Cassandra Deskins-Taylor, [email protected]

Unposting Date

Jan 19, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$47.50 - $67.90 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Human Services

Technical Skills

Corrections, Juvenile Corrections, Management, Program Management, Security

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Organizing and Planning, Confidentiality, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

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About Us…

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles…

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here