Golden Buckeye Coordinator
Golden Buckeye Coordinator
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Job Description
Salary Information:
Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary most cases successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance evaluation results. We also offer cost of living adjustments longevity supplements after five years of eligible public service and wellness incentives.
Background Check Information:
The final Background check candidate selected for this 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Classification: Program Admin. 1
36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. business administration management science or public administration. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code applicants must also have valid commercial drivers license.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration management science or public administration; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. supervisory administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code applicants must also have valid commercial drivers license.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. supervisory administrative managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code applicants must also have valid commercial drivers license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Program Management
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.
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 ourTotal 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.
About the Agency:
The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of AGE is a member of the Governors cabinet serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services supports and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues AGE strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy research and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.
AGE is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for and provide assistance to older Ohioans and their addition to the centralized functions the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.
To promote the agencys vision of Ohio the best place to age in the nation AGE actively collaborates with consumers stakeholders from key associations government and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within AGE.
Our core values are:
- Promote Independence- Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
- Empower Communities- Deliver sustainable relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
- Challenge Ageism- Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
- Advocate for Excellence- Advocate with and for Ohios elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Engage in Innovation- Engage the aging network by staying innovative flexible and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.
To learn more about the Ohio Department of Aging and our programs visit our website.
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.
About the Role
Acts for the Constituent Services Manager independently handling complex/confidential correspondence transmitting decisions and directives representing the administrator at meetings formulating and implementing Golden Buckeye program policy and assuming authority in the administrators absence.
Key duties of this role are:
- Public relations: Researches and responds to inquiries and complaints furnishes information and explains the Golden Buckeye program and other AGE Programs to the public.
- Golden Buckeye responsibilities: Responds to telephone inquiries monitors the mailbox and prepares print orders and mailings.
- Data Management: Uses a personal computer to manage data verify information and provide status updates.
- Reception: Serves as the agencys receptionist greeting and directing visitors.
- Backup Support: Assists the Constituent Affairs Assistant with various tasks including managing the agencys main telephone line and customer service mailboxes assisting with mail and supply operations processing inquiries creating tickets and covering shifts for the phone service during business hours and as assigned during nights/weekends.
This position is part-time approximately 35 hours per week and requires availability Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
For more in-depth job duties please click here to view the position description.
About the Division
TheLegislative and Public Affairs Division (LPAD)coordinates government and external relations including media outreach. The division is responsible for developing relationships with the legislature and stakeholders as well as promoting policy to ensure that the interests of the department and aging Ohioans are represented across the state and at the federal level. The division plans special events and recognitions and creates and distributes educational and informative publications across media. Staff handles constituent inquiries maintains the departments website and social media presences and operates the Golden Buckeye program and ODAs main phone line.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
