Training - human services developer

Department of Children and Youth (DCY) – Bureau of Professional Development

DCY is seeking a subject matter expert to lead professional learning initiatives focused on infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) and trauma-informed care. This role supports training development, credentialing, and cross-agency collaboration to strengthen early childhood programs statewide.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Learning & Training Development

• Lead IECMH and trauma-informed care training initiatives across child-serving programs.
• Develop and deliver training for internal staff, external partners, and regional networks.
• Create and review IECMH courses, guidance materials, and online learning content.
• Ensure alignment with adult learning theory, evidence-based practices, and DCY policies.
• Provide technical assistance to trainers and stakeholders.
  
  

Credentialing & Standards

• Implement IECMH and Trauma Informed Care credentialing processes in collaboration with vendors and stakeholders.
• Define credential requirements (education, experience, professional development).
• Analyze and report on credential applications and status.
  
  

Collaboration & Research

• Coordinate with state agencies and community partners on IECMH and trauma informed care initiatives.
• Stay current on research related to social-emotional development and trauma.
• Evaluate training outcomes and recommend improvements.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Attend conferences, workshops, and statewide meetings.
• Travel throughout Ohio (may require overnight stays).
  
  

Qualifications

• Expertise in IECMH, trauma-informed care, and adult learning.
• Experience developing professional training and credentialing programs.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation required.
  
  

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

1199/13

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$34.96

$36.65

$38.49

$40.32

$42.29

$44.39

$46.55

$48.90

Annual

$72,717

$76,232

$80,059

$83,866

$87,963

$92,331

$96,824

$101,712

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status Of Posted Positions

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Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 36 mos. exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.

• Or completion of graduate course coursework in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 24 mos. exp. in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.
• Or 2 yrs. exp. as Human Services Developer 1, 69461, with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned per posting of job opportunity (e.g., if assignment is in area of policy development for aid to dependent children, education, training &/or experience must have been in area of aid to dependent children).
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Human Services

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

sydney.flora@[email protected]

Unposting Date

Oct 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.96 hourly

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Human Services

Technical Skills

Human Services, Training

Professional Skills

Adaptability

Agency Overview

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at  Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.