Program Administrator 3 (QIC) - 20074939

 

Who We Are… 
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. 
 
What We Do… 
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 
 
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov 
 
Are You Ready? 
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!  

What You’ll Do: 

Position Specific Minimum Qualification: Requires current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.

This position acts for the Health Care Administrator (HCA) in coordination of institutional health May be required to work at more than one institution.

•    Provides program direction by acting for Supervisor and by relieving Supervisor of most difficult administrative duties.
•    Organizes, plans, develops and implements a comprehensive medical, mental health and recovery services quality assurance evaluation and monitoring program within the institution(s) to assure services delivered meet applicable standards and/or court orders (e.g., monitoring and evaluation of healthcare clinical activities, risk management including a critical review of major occurrences, utilization review, peer review, credentials monitoring and clinical competence monitoring)
•    Analyzes and evaluates the data generated and reports finding to institution staff and applicable Office of Correctional Health Care Administrators.
•    Documents and/or reviews in the electronic health record documentation.
•    Facilitates the planning and implementation of remedial action as indicated
•    Formulates and implements program policies and procedures.
•    Chairs the institutional medical, mental health and recovery services quality assurance committees.
•    Assumes responsibility for the duties of the institution health care administrator and/or psych nurse supervisor during their absence.
•    Investigates and responds to inquiries about healthcare concerns raised by inmates, and other interested parties.
•    Plans, conducts, evaluates, and reports healthcare quality assurance surveys (e.g., inmate/patient satisfaction surveys, staff satisfaction surveys, needs assessments and issues specific surveys identified by any aspect of the medical, mental health and/or recovery services quality assurance process).
•    Monitors healthcare services compliance with state and federal regulations, standards and court orders and reports findings to administrator and central office.
•    Conducts staff training on quality assurance policies, procedures and issues.
•    Attends conferences, trainings and meetings as directed.

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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.

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Position Specific Minimum Qualification: Requires current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.

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, Auditing, Administrative support/services, Change Management, Internal Auditing, Operational and Administrative Support, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Consensus, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving

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Application Procedures: 
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website.  (We no longer accept paper applications.) 

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. 
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.  Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
 

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
   
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
   
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.  

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional Institution
Agency Contact Name and Information: Personnel Director 740/206-5143/ [email protected]
Unposting Date: Jul 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Madison Correctional Institute, 1851 State Route 56, London, 43140
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Madison County
Compensation: $40.40
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Program Management
Technical Skills: Change Management, Internal Auditing, Auditing, Operational and Administrative Support, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Building Consensus, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement