Mental health administrator - health and safety manager

The Division of Residential Resources is responsible for the oversight of Ohio's eight Developmental Centers and the Community Capital Assistance program to help individuals with developmental disabilities have access to affordable and accessible housing in the community.

What will you do?

As the Heath and Safety Oversight Manager at DODD, you will:

• Provide statewide oversight of Health & Safety, Unusual Incident (UI), and Major Unusual Incident (MUI) reporting for Ohio’s eight Developmental Centers
• Ensure consistent implementation of policies, regulatory compliance, and investigative quality assurance across all facilities
• Monitor and support incident investigations; offer technical guidance on documentation, follow-up, and prevention planning
• Analyze data trends to identify systemic risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Coordinate emergency management and safety protocols in collaboration with facility staff and leadership
• Develop and implement statewide policies and procedures related to safety operations and incident management
• Lead training and professional development efforts for staff on health & safety, MUI procedures, and compliance
• Collaborate with law enforcement, legal, and human resources on high-risk incidents and labor relations matters
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders including families, advocacy groups, and government agencies
• Prepare executive reports, respond to public inquiries, and maintain confidential records related to incidents and investigations
  
  

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 Ohio Med PPO plan.
  
  

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
  
  

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
  
  

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.
  
  

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 a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 614-752-3011 or by email at [email protected]

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration or mental health technology (e.g., psychology, rehabilitation, social work); 12 mos. exp. in area to be assigned.

• Or completion of graduate core program in public administration or business administration.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administration 4, 65224, in Department of Mental Health. Note: prior training &/or experience must be directly related to area to be assigned.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Mental Health

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Erica Darthard; [email protected]

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Seneca County-Tiffin, United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Batavia, United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge, United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County-Gallipolis, United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus, United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills, United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation

$43.09 / per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Various

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Mental Health

Technical Skills

Management

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for Mental Health Administrator 5 (Health and Safety Oversight Manager)

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support

• • Inclusion
  • Partnership
  • Respect