Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant

Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant - PN 20014266) (250005TH)

Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant - PN 20014266)

(250005TH)

Organization: Health

Agency Contact Name and Information: HR will contact you if selected for interview.

Unposting Date: Aug 12, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $31.74

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Human Services

Technical Skills: Technical Documentation, Database Administration, Planning and Development, Program Management

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Interpreting Data

Agency Overview

Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant)

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.

Job Description

The Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program Coordinator will act as a program consultant, evaluate and determine eligibility for enrollment for the statewide Ohio Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP), Health Insurance Premium Program (HIPP) and the Ohio Medicaid Spenddown Payment Program.

Additional Duties include:

Monitoring and evaluating programs through onsite visits and telephone contact.

Providing technical assistance and consultation to program providers and to community referral agencies on eligibility and other program requirements.

Developing educational materials for use and distribution by state/county/local government agencies, providers, potential clients, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome service and other community agencies, medical facilities and the general public.

Making presentations to specialized groups on access, eligibility and coverage.

Participating in program planning sessions and public hearings related to the OHDAP programs as required by federal statute.

Consulting with other HIV CARE Services (HCS) staff on program issues to coordinate services.

Assessing client eligibility, securing required documentation, making a determination and responding to clients by phone and/or mail.

Maintaining appropriate client records per the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) policy and guidelines.

Assisting clients in obtaining needed resources through referral, coordination and mentoring.

Making recommendations for revision to standard forms and procedure (e.g. Informational material, fact sheets, listing of local, state and federal resources, program records and reports).

Attending trainings, conferences to keep abreast of trends, legislative and other changes affecting OHDAP and HIPP programs including Ohio Medicaid Spenddown Payment Program.

Additional Qualifications:

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

Bachelor's or advanced degree in social, behavioral sciences, health or pre-medicine.

Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating a health program.

Experience providing consultation and technical assistance to community agencies.

Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, and Market place/ACA insurance.

Experience in developing and presenting training material.

Experience making presentations to specialized groups on access, eligibility, and coverage.

Experience with computer software e.g., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint.

Experience with evaluating and determining program eligibility.

Experience in maintaining and documenting client records and confidentiality.

Experience working with agency policies and procedures.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field AND 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.

-Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related or comparable field AND 6 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Services

Technical Skills: Database administration, Planning and development, Technical documentation, Program management

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Interpreting data.

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.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information:

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 union Pay Range Schedule ($31.74 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.35) 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.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

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.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.