Tiffin Developmental Center (FRAN8)
600 North River Road
Tiffin, 44883

Warrensville Developmental Cen (FRAN9)
4325 Green Road
Highland Hills, 44128

Southwest Developmental Center (FRAN7)
4399 East Bauman Lane
Batavia, 45103

Cambridge Developmental Center (FRAN1)
66737 Old 21 Road
Cambridge, 43725-8987

Gallipolis Developmental Cente (FRAN3)
2500 Ohio Avenue
Gallipolis, 45631-1699

Mt. Vernon Developmental Cente (FRAN5)
1250 Vernonview Drive
Mount Vernon, 43050

Columbus Developmental Center (FRAN2)
1601 West Broad Street
Columbus, 43222-1087

Northwest Developmental Center (FRAN6)
1101 South Detroit Avenue
Toledo, 43614

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Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for Health Planner Administrator 4

Who Are We?

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here.

What will you do?

• Under the direction of the Residential Resources Deputy Director, helps plan, direct, organize, & manage all aspects of the implementation and ongoing operation of the electronic health record (EHR) software; assists the Deputy Director in defining & formulation of department goals & objectives; Facilitates the designs of appropriate electronic health care services; Responsible for the coordination and tracking of all aspects of the electronic system implementation.

• Lead liaison with Information Technology (IT), all pertinent vendors and community partners; Advises and apprises the Deputy Director of electronic conversion goals & objectives for the budget to keep in line with overall goals & objectives; monitor contracts pertaining to electronic conversions; network with outside entities to insure compatibility of electronic systems.

• Monitors implementation and ongoing operation of electronic health record system, providing oversight & guidance as needed; Provides direction & consultation regarding health care quality assurance to departmental staff; Helps plan, develop, organize, & coordinate developmental center wide medical quality assurance projects relating to electronic system implementation; ensures standardization of policies for all DCs related to nursing and medical practices; Prepares periodic status reports on electronic implementation; Identifies problems & plans of action to improve the quality of services: provides training on systems.

• Provides statewide risk management oversight for all developmental centers concerning electronic implementation; Conducts onsite inspections & periodic comprehensive audits of developmental center healthcare operations to ensure compliance with medical standards, policies, procedures, & protocols & applicable federal & state regulations; consults with developmental center administrative staff & produces reports identifying compliance status & recommendations; Monitors progress toward such compliance & provides status reports to the Residential Resources Deputy Director & developmental center administrative staff; Provides guidance on the electronic operation of Health Services & related policy & procedure issues;. Identifies & reports institutional needs for additional resources &/or other assistance.

• Assists in the development of health care policies & protocols; Assists in the implementation of department-wide healthcare initiatives; Assists in the identification of staff training issues & in the development & provision of such training; Must conduct themselves professionally, & in a law-abiding manner, at all times & in accordance with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Standards of Employee Conduct. Acts on behalf of & represents the Residential Resources on committees, meetings, etc. as it pertains to the DC health care services electronic implementation.

**This position is telework eligible under the agency's current telework agreement.**

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.

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 ADA Coordinator Tamara Hairston at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

!*!Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field or public policy & management/public administration or business administration; 3 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s). -Or 6 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s). -Or 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 3, 65247. -Or 2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246. Note: applicants for any bureau chief position in Ohio Department of Health must satisfy qualifications cited in Chapter 37 of Administrative Code for particular bureau for which application is being made. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.Knowledge of health-related field or management; program planning & evaluation; health policy development; epidemiology; health information systems & data collection; health care organization & health care systems delivery; strategic planning; supervisory principles/techniques; employee training & development; budget planning & fiscal control; federal & state laws & rules governing administration of assigned program*; technical writing; effective oral communication, management consulting; public relations. Ability to develop complex reports & position papers; deal with large number of variables & determine specific course of action; prepare & deliver speeches before non-technical audiences; interpret extensive variety of material in books, journals & manuals; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials, providers & general public; establish friendly atmosphere as bureau/assistant division or office chief.!*!

Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.

This position is essential to operations and supports our COVID-19 related matters.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

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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 employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

THE FINAL APPLICANT SELECTED FOR THIS 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.