Ohio Council Hiring for Child and Family Services Policy Manager

The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers is seeking to add a Child and Family Services Policy Manager position to our dynamic public policy team.  The new position leads, supports, and collaborates to impact public policy and advocacy focused on children, youth, and families to advance access to prevention, community-based mental health, substance use, and family services across Ohio. 

The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a statewide trade and advocacy association representing over 170 private businesses providing community-based prevention, substance use, mental health, and family services throughout Ohio.  Our member organizations care for individuals and families across the lifespan by offering person-centered services and support. The Ohio Council offers credible and timely state and federal policy advocacy, training and technical assistance, and business support to member organizations so they can focus on delivering exception care, healing, hope and recovery.

The Child and Family Services Policy Manager will be responsible for collaborating as part of the public policy team to primarily support child and family services by analyzing state and federal healthcare policies and regulations; develop policy positions, state and federal advocacy, and technical assistance briefs; providing technical assistance to member organizations on child, youth and family services within a systems of care service delivery model; support event planning; manage the Youth and Family Services membership committee; and provide project management on advocacy and public policy initiatives.  This position reports to the CEO and is part of a mission-focused, collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional member services, and technical assistance with best business and clinical practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, public policy, business administration, or a related field and five (5) years of professional work experience with community behavioral healthcare.  Experience in direct treatment, clinical supervision, and compliance experience within a systems of care approach for youth and families or related healthcare or public health administration experience with youth and families is required. A master’s degree and behavioral health professional licensure is desired.  This individual will also demonstrate strong verbal communication, technical writing, and public speaking skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience in reading and analyzing public policy; exceptional customer service and collaboration skills; and the ability to work with members, other behavioral health and social service providers, community partners, and the state administration.

Be part of our growing team! The Ohio Council offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative and flexible work environment.  The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience. Send resume and cover letter to CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES POLICY MANAGER to [email protected]  by May 8, 2024.