Civil Rights Compliance Specialist

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someones world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented diverse and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

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.

The ideal candidate must have and identify the following in their application:

Option 1:

Completion of Undergraduate core coursework in personnel management business or public administration to include coursework in personnel management principles and 12 months training or 12 months experience in interviewing and 12 months training or 12 months experience in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures and 12 months training or 12 months experience in employee training & development and valid driver license.

Or Option 2:

12 months experience as EEO Officer 69133.

Or Option 3:

30 months training or 30 months experience in conducting EEO & affirmative action investigative & compliance activities and valid driver license.

Or Option 4:

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohios E1 Pay Schedule Pay Range 12. Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1 currently $32.35per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contact .

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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.

Office of Employee and Business Services

This position is in the Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) which is responsible for providing continuous accurate and timely administrative services and operational support to the program areas within ODJFS. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees clients service providers county agencies and the general public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You Will Do

As a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist you will play a key role in ensuring that the organization adheres to federal and state civil rights laws and you will be responsible for overseeing civil rights compliance efforts across all 88 counties in the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to federal and state civil rights laws such as Title VI Title IX ADA and Section 504.

• Regularly conduct internal audits prepare compliance reports and assist in developing training materials to educate staff.

• Collaborate with county-level partners to review policies provide technical assistance and support the implementation of equitable practices.

• Conduct on-site and desk compliance audits and deliver training sessions (requires some travel throughout the state).

• Assist in resolving issues investigations and gathering necessary information to produce final reports with findings.

Potential Challenges: Staying current with changes in federal and state civil rights laws and ensuring timely updates to policies and training materials.

NOTICE: This position will be headquartered in Franklin County James Rhodes Tower 30 E. Broad Street 30th Floor Columbus Ohio.

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel: Some travel within the state of Ohio.

This position (PN: ) is exempt from the bargaining unit and is overtime eligible.

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.