Human Services Program Consultant

Are you passionate about supporting families and improving early childhood outcomes? Join our team as a Home Visiting Program Consultant and help shape programs that make a real impact in communities across Ohio. In this role, you’ll partner with local agencies, provide expert guidance, and ensure families receive the highest quality prenatal-to-five home visiting services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Support: Guide local home visiting programs with technical assistance and best practices, including on-site visits.
• Collaborate: Build strong partnerships with community organizations and state programs.
• Drive Quality: Monitor, evaluate, and improve program performance and compliance.
• Innovate: Work with data systems and analyze trends to strengthen services.
• Educate: Represent the program at workshops, conferences, and community events.
  
  

• Make an impact on families and children across Ohio.
• Work with a dedicated team committed to improving early childhood outcomes.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with statewide partners.
  
  

• Background in health or human services, early childhood, or related field.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of home visiting models and state systems is a plus.
  
  

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

1199/12

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$31.74

$33.35

$34.96

$36.65

$38.49

$40.32

$42.29

$44.39

Annual

$66,019

$69,368

$72,717

$76,232

$80,059

$83,866

$87,963

$92,331

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

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field; 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; 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.
  
  

Human Services

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

sydney.flora@childrenandyouth@ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$31.74 hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am-5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Human Services

Technical Skills

Human Services

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.