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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.

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.

Duties

Under administrative direction, provides legal advice and counsel to Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director, Deputy Directors, and appropriate staff on legal matters affecting assigned office(s) and other program areas as needed: prepares most difficult cases for trial, hearing, and appeals; provides legal advice on matters related to responsibilities of county, federal, and private agencies; serves as legal liaison in matters between DCY and Ohio Attorney General's Office; represents DCY in legal proceedings; provides legal advice to DCY management staff on family and children services issues, child care, and other program area issues; conducts negotiations on behalf of DCY on matters related to administration of DCY program areas. Researches and drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other legal documents related to DCY program areas, public records, and other administrative law; provides legal services and technical assistance to DCY Director, Deputy Directors, and departmental staff related to program administration and operations. Analyzes, reviews, drafts, and interprets legislation and rules; provides training to internal staff (e.g., middle and upper management staff and other attorneys); responds to legal inquiries from general public and government officials; research law presides over or provides legal assistance concerning administrative hearings conducted by DCY including Chapter 119 adjudicatory and rule-making hearings, county administrative. In addition, experience in employment law to provide legal counsel on workplace policies, compliance matters, and employee relations.

Under direction, provides technical assistance to courts, child welfare agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance child welfare legal practices and legal representation; collaborates with stakeholders to assess needs, design strategies, implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes for court improvement, engagement, and quality legal representation; serves as a legal liaison building and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, understanding the importance of mutual respect and fostering communication and coordination; develops and delivers training programs for stakeholders on child welfare laws, policies, and best practices; monitors and interprets changes in child welfare legislation and regulations, ensuring compliance and advising on implications; prepares reports, and presentations; represents the organization in meetings, conferences, and collaborative efforts related to child welfare law, legal representation, and court improvement.

Salary

• $41.23 - $58.91

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Other Information

Supplemental Information:
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range 15 (step 1, currently $41.23 per hour) associated with this position.

DCY’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday 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 and as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

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.

Proficiency Instruments/Assessments may be required for this position; Applicant must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score to move on to the structured interview portion. 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 this 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same classification may not re-take the same selection assessment for this 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

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.