Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance Program Manager

What You'll Do:

No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. Make a lasting impact on the heart of Ohio's farm communities by stepping into the vital role of Program Manager for the Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance.

Th position's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the Program Administrator for the Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance & acts as the primary coordinator & strategic lead for statewide behavioral health initiatives focused on Ohio's agricultural & rural communities

• Acts as the ODA representative & leads collaboration among ODA, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, mental health partners, agricultural industry groups, local ADAMH boards, & community stakeholders to advance the Alliance's strategic priorities

• Prioritizes advancing awareness, improving access to services, & strengthening support systems that enhance behavioral health outcomes across the state

• Provides staff support to the Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance, including meeting coordination, project tracking, & communication among partners

• Supports development & implementation of statewide strategies aimed at improving behavioral health awareness & outcomes in rural & agricultural communities by utilizing strategic coordination & stakeholder engagement

• Oversees & implements a statewide behavioral health awareness & education campaign, ensuring messaging is culturally relevant & accessible to agricultural audiences

• Leads initiatives to improve access to behavioral health prevention services, including coordination with local prevention providers & integration with agricultural networks

• Develops & manages systems for data tracking & analysis to monitor behavioral health trends, program reach, & outcomes

• Interprets & utilizes data to inform decision-making & evaluate program effectiveness

• Expands farm stress training opportunities for behavioral health professionals to build competency in serving agricultural populations

• Promotes & facilitates telehealth behavioral health care opportunities through partnerships with local ADAMH offices & service providers

• Coordinates with agricultural navigators & local partners to strengthen referral pathways & support services for individuals in crisis or seeking assistance

• Designs, launches, & manages statewide peer-to-peer support program, including training for professionals working directly in agricultural communities

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available the following month after your hire date.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Maternity Benefits

• 12 weeks paid childbirth leave at 70% with option to supplement to 100%
• Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.
• Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:

o Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

o Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

o Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

o Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

o Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

• Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.
• Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

36 months training or 36 months experience in business administration, management science or public administration.

AND

If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

OR

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;

AND

12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.

AND

If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

OR

Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file;

AND

12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.

AND

If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.