• Job Description

  Req#: 99795
  
  Health Department Building (HDBL)
  246 North High Street
  1st Floor
  Columbus, 43215
  
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  About Us:

  Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

  The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

  The Bureau of Child & Family Health (BCFH) is an organized effort to eliminate health disparities, improve birth outcomes and improve the health status of women, infants, children, youth and families in Ohio. Using evidenced-based and data driven practices, we support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

  What You'll Do:

  The Public Health Consultant will act as the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultant (CAMHC) for the Women and Family Health Services Adolescent Health section. This position will assist CAMHC providers and mental health partners in assessing local needs for services related to adolescent mental health care and in planning and implementing services to address those needs. Additional duties may include:

  • Assess training and technical assistance needs for CAMHC programs across Ohio.
  • Ensure compliance with agency fiscal and programmatic requirements.
  • Monitors and evaluates CAMHC programs through the review or computerized reports and other data, professional literature, and field site visits to make program recommendations.
  • Collaborate with state and local agencies to ensure the coordination of pediatric mental health services.
  • Assist program manager in the development of program standards, guidelines, policies, and technical assistance materials related to child and adolescent mental health services.
  • Reviews applications for CAMHC solicitations to determine appropriateness for funding.

  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 available Ohio Med plans.

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  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

  Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  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.

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  6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.
  
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  18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.
  
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  Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

  Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

  • Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health care or health administration
  • Coursework in one of the following: public health, health education, mental health, education/early childhood education
  • Experience working with the adolescent health population
  • Experience facilitating or coordinating meetings and/or trainings
  • Experience facilitating a committee or coalition
  • Experience developing and presenting training or public speaking
  • Experience providing technical assistance or consultation
  • Experience in monitoring/administering grants or contracts
  • Experience evaluating adolescent health activities
  • Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

  
  
  Job Skills: Public Health

  Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Program Management

  Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Presenting, Confidentiality

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  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.

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  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.

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  Knowledge of public health, health, medicine or other allied health field; community resources applicable to particular public health services program*; human relations; agency & governmental laws, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to particular public health program*; public health issues, policy & program planning & analysis; training & development; accounting, finance or budgeting*. Skill in operation of personal computer. Ability to define issues/problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; establish & maintain good rapport with program participants; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with government officials &/or providers; prepare, review &/or evaluate records, reports &/or financial/grant documents; prepare & deliver training &/or speeches before specialized audiences.

  *Developed after employment.

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  ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

  Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the 1199 Pay Range Schedule ($28.92 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($30.92) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

  APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
  All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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  EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
  Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

  Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

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  The final candidate selected for this 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.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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