Client Name: State of OHIO - DCY - Help Desk Analyst 1/ HDA1 (808942)

Role: Help Desk Analyst

Remote

Interviews via Teams

No New Submittals After: 08/12/2026

The Help Desk Analyst provides Tier 1 technical assistance and program support for statewide child‑serving systems. This role helps providers and county staff navigate systems, resolve issues, ensure secure access, and support the implementation of program policies across multiple automated platforms.

Core Responsibilities

Provide Tier 1 help desk support to child‑serving providers and county staff via phone, email, web inquiries, and live chat.
Assist users with system navigation, payment processing questions, known system issues, and reporting potential defects.
Support development and implementation of provider agreements, ensuring compliance with established policies, rules, and business procedures.
Validate user identity, set up secure passcodes, and establish access agreements to child‑serving portals following security protocols.
Notify providers of approval or denial of Provider Agreements and document outcomes.

Program & System Analysis

Analyze payment processing errors and recommend corrective actions.
Review system‑related and non‑system‑related processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide user feedback to support system enhancements and issue resolution.
Develop written correspondence to address inquiries from state and county staff and providers.

Training & Documentation

Assist in developing training materials and deliver training sessions for state and county staff and child‑serving providers.
Create and maintain system documentation, procedures, and user guidance materials.
Support users in understanding system requirements, processes, and best practices.

Program Consultation & Collaboration

Serve as a liaison with County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS), child‑serving program staff, state agencies, and community providers.
Stay current on program policy changes and ensure system support aligns with updated requirements.
Develop evaluation criteria and participate in assessing program effectiveness.
Contribute program expertise to discussions on system improvements and policy implementation.

Additional Responsibilities

Attend staff meetings, trainings, conferences, and public events to support DCY program initiatives.
Prepare reports, maintain logs and records, and produce correspondence and documentation.
Travel as needed for meetings, trainings, and program support activities.

Skill Matrix:

Skills	Required / Desired	Required Years	Candidate Years of experience
• Prior experience working in a human services, customer service, or administrative support role.	Required
• Some familiarity with state or county human services programs (e.g., childcare, children services).	Required
• Experience using electronic documentation or case management systems	Required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.	Required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks or deadlines	Required
Do you understand, and will abide by, the provision in your subcontract with OST that it is PROHIBITED for government equipment to be taken or used outside of the United States by your contractors? The consequences of this occurring can and will result in repercussions to you, the prime vendor, regardless if the candidate works for a sub-vendor of yours. It will also result in immediate termination of the contractor, and make them ineligible for rehire in the program.
Fingerprint background checks are a requirement. Does your candidate understand and agree?
Where is your candidate currently located? City, State

Help Desk Analyst ~ Local to Ohio

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