Employment Services Coordinator

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.

ADA Notice

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

Selection Priority Notice OCSEA

Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

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.

Office of Workforce Development

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) administers several federal workforce programs and oversees a network of local OhioMeansJobs centers which provide free job training and other services for Ohioans looking for work and employers seeking workers. OWD also assists job seekers through an online job matching system that brings both employers and job seekers to one easy-to-use website. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OWD webpage.

What You Will Do

Help local workforce boards county job centers and contractors with questions or issues about the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program.

Answer calls and emails that come to the RESEA program.

Participate in bi-weekly All-staff meetings with partners.

Analyze and deliver program data reports routinely and as requested.

Develop and deliver program training sessions and routinely update the training materials.

Provide on-site visits presentations and technical assistance as needed.

Review RESEA data entries and provide feedback to Local Workforce Areas as applicable.

Schedule: Full-time

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

Location: Akron Facility 172 S. Broadway St. Akron Ohio 44308

Travel: This position requires in-person attendance at quarterly and annual team meetings and trainings providing in-person technical assistance during county site visits as needed and occasional overnight travel including out-of-state trips for conferences and training events.

PN(s):

The ideal candidate at minimum must have the following:

Option 1:

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. state & federal regulations governing implemented training &/or employment programs

AND

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. public relations

AND

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. human resources training & development programs

AND

• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. labor market data & employment trends

AND

• 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. manpower planning

AND

• 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohios OCSEA Pay Schedule Pay Range 31. Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1 currently $27.92per 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.

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.

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.

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.