Human Services Developer; Anti-Human Trafficking

Job Description - Human Services Developer (Anti-Human Trafficking) (260001OB) Organization

Department of Children and Youth

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Mar 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Children&Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $34.96 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1199

Human Services

Technical Skills :
Human Services

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail

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 Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

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 role exists to strengthen Ohio’s response to child and youth human trafficking within the child welfare system. You will help ensure that trafficked children are identified early, served appropriately, and supported through coordinated systems of care.

You will collaborate with partners across the state, including the Ohio Department of Public Safety and its State Anti-Trafficking Coordination efforts, as well as county children services agencies, courts, and community organizations.

• Design and deliver training for caseworkers, supervisors, assessors, administrators, courts, caregivers, and partner agencies.
• Provide train-the-trainer instruction to state training networks.
• Offer consultation to county agencies on applying policy to practice.
• Review vendor-created curriculum, particularly around anti-human trafficking, to ensure alignment with agency standards and industry best practices.
• Support statewide use of improved trafficking screening tools.

• Research, analyze, and draft state-level policies and procedures related to anti-human trafficking and child welfare.
• Interpret federal and state regulations where guidance may be broad or non-specific.
• Develop policies and protocols specifically addressing foreign national child victims of trafficking.
• Evaluate outcomes and revise policies based on implementation feedback and best practices.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across central and field offices.

• Serve as a point of contact for counties on human trafficking and child welfare questions.
• Represent the agency on statewide committees and stakeholder groups.
• Provide suggested response to inquiries from legislators, government officials, providers, and the public.
• Participate in program evaluation and systematic process improvement efforts.

• Assist with learning management system (LMS) functions.
• Maintain detailed records of policy and curriculum development.
• Travel statewide for meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Produce reports, correspondence, and documentation.

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

1199/13

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$34.96

$36.65

$38.49

$40.32

$42.29

$44.39

$46.55

$48.90

Annual

$72,717

$76,232

$80,059

$83,866

$87,963

$92,331

$96,824

$101,712

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.

You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your application’s status, please direct them to DCY.Human…