Director of Unit Management [Human Services Program Administrator 3]

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Director of Unit Management to lead the development and oversight of behavior management systems across our juvenile correctional facilities. In this role, you will design the policies that shape youth discipline and behavior modification, serving as a key leader in maintaining a safe, habilitative environment.Core ResponsibilitiesPolicy Leadership: develop, implement, and refine policies to ensure alignment with agency goals. Ensure procedures remain compliant, effective, and habilitative.System Management: Provide comprehensive management of the Youth Discipline and Youth Behavior Management System, including budget development and expense monitoring.Training and Development: Design and implement behavior modification training. Provide technical support and assistance to staff to ensure consistent application of techniques.Data and Compliance: Develop and monitor incident reporting and data collection systems. Analyze metrics to provide regular reports to Bureau Chiefs.Systems Liaison: Serve as the division liaison to IT for the development and monitoring of Juvenile Justice Case Management System (JJCMS). Gather operational needs from Bureau Chiefs to drive system improvements.Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine; 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 6 mos. exp. in management; and 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field; and 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider; and 6 mos. exp. in management; and 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.Job Skills: Human ServicesOrganizationYouth Services - Central OfficeAgency Contact Name and InformationAmanda.Norris@dys.ohio.govUnposting DateMay 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PMWork LocationWilliam Green BuildingPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusCompensation$39.22 - $55.99 per hourScheduleFull-timeWork HoursM-F FlexibleClassified IndicatorUnclassifiedUnionExempt from UnionTechnical SkillsHuman Services, Juvenile Corrections, Program ManagementProfessional SkillsAnalyzation, Collaboration, Leading Others, Strategic Thinking, Continuous ImprovementAgency OverviewJOIN OUR TEAM!We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.About Us…The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.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 .