Program Administrator 3 (Anti-Human Trafficking)

Job Description

Program Administrator 3 (Anti-Human Trafficking)

(
2600071L
)

Organization
:

Department of Children and Youth
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

Ashley.Sydebotham@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Sep 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

Children&Youth N. High Complex

246 North High Street

Columbus

43215
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation
:

$40.40 per hour
Schedule
:

Full-time
Work Hours
:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Classified Indicator
:

Unclassified
Union
:

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill
:

Program Management
Technical Skills
:

Program Management
Professional Skills
:

Building Consensus

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.

This position is grant-funded and is secured through September 30, 2027.
Job Description
In this role, you provide statewide leadership and coordination for Ohio's child focused human trafficking initiatives. You work under administrative supervision and serve as a central point of expertise, guidance, and decision making for public children services agencies and other partners involved in the protection of trafficked children and youth.
A typical week in this position involves balancing policy development, interagency collaboration, technical assistance, training, and urgent case related consultation. You routinely develop and implement statewide policies and procedures that strengthen how children services agencies identify, serve, and support trafficked minors. This includes creating guidance for local agencies on enrolling foreign national child victims into public benefits programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF.
A major part of your job involves building partnerships. You collaborate closely with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the State Anti Trafficking Coordinator, the Department of Youth Services, local juvenile courts, and anti trafficking coalitions. You help local communities form or strengthen multidisciplinary teams, connecting child welfare agencies with trafficking specific service providers. You also serve as a liaison to the State Automated Child Welfare Information System, ensuring that human trafficking related guidance and decisions are understood and implemented consistently.
Training and technical assistance are central to your work. You develop and deliver training programs, offer train the trainer support, advise state training units, and promote best practices statewide. You help frontline caseworkers improve their ability to identify trafficking indicators, conduct appropriate screening, and respond effectively. You also assist agencies in applying specialized tools or guidelines designed to enhance their response to trafficked children and youth.
Your administrative responsibilities include scheduling and facilitating recurring and ad hoc meetings, representing the Deputy Director at events, communicating decisions and directives, and taking on routine and non routine matters in the Deputy Director's absence. You prepare reports, presentations, visual materials, and public information as needed. You also perform outreach to counties, create educational materials, and respond to inquiries from agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
Some days may involve travel to counties, coalitions, or statewide partner meetings. Other days may focus on researching best practices, supporting agency staff with complex trafficking cases, or updating state guidance based on new federal or state requirements.
Overall, this position is well suited for someone who is comfortable with policy leadership, cross system collaboration, public facing communication, and providing technical guidance on sensitive, high risk child welfare issues. It requires strong judgment, the ability to coordinate across multiple agencies, and a commitment to improving Ohio's response to child trafficking.
Pay Information
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
Exempt/ 14
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly
$40.40
$42.70
$44.99
$47.43
$50.12
$52.90
$55.09
$57.67
Annual
$84,032
$88,816
$93,579
$98,654
$104,250
$110,032
$114,587
$119,954
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.
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
5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Program Management
Supplemental Information
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.
Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.
Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license.
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.

Requirements

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.

This position is grant-funded and is secured through September 30, 2027.
Job Description
In this role, you provide statewide leadership and coordination for Ohio's child focused human trafficking initiatives. You work under administrative supervision and serve as a central point of expertise, guidance, and decision making for public children services agencies and other partners involved in the protection of trafficked children and youth.
A typical week in this position involves balancing policy development, interagency collaboration, technical assistance, training, and urgent case related consultation. You routinely develop and implement statewide policies and procedures that strengthen how children services agencies identify, serve, and support trafficked minors. This includes creating guidance for local agencies on enrolling foreign national child victims into public