Liaison Officer 1 Developmental Disability Council (PN )
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
3 yrs. position involving public speaking/public contact to explain policies procedures & programs of agency writing of promotional &/or explanatory publications & materials &/or drafting legislation &/or administrative rules for government agency.
OR
24 mos. exp. as legislative aide or page.
OR
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in English journalism communication or political science AND 12 mos. handling legislative &/or public affairs for government agency.
OR
12 mos. exp. as Assistant Liaison Officer 63510.
OR
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Operational and Administrative Support
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.
Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.
Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:
Inclusion
Partnership
Respect
Join Our Team!
Accepting applications for a Liaison Officer 1 (DD Council)
Starting Hourly Pay: $33.52 per hour
- Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
- Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start Date
- Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
- Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation Sick Holiday and Personal Leave
View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website!
What does a Liaison Officer 1 do
A Liaison Officer 1 handles legislative & public affairs for the Ohio Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council. Furthermore the Liaison Officer 1 directs legislative activities as mandated by PL 106-402 (DD Act of 2000) and formulates policy recommendations for the DD Council Director and Council Members.
Key Liaison Officer 1 Tasks:
- Drafts potential state and federal legislation rules/regulations and amendments thereto
- Drafts & assists in the formulation of oral & written testimony
- Contacts the offices of legislators & policymakers for information
- Reads & tracks pending federal & state legislation budget bills rules/regulations and past/current litigation
- Provides monthly legislative updates and formulates legislative fast facts/talking points
- Organizes & participates in legislative coalitions
- Provides training & materials to assist in legislative advocacy
- Coordinates & plans Council Public Policy Committee meetings
- Recommends proactive strategies or procedures for systemic public policy change and usage of grant-related funds
- Establishes legislative and policymaking goals for DD Council grant programs in conjunction with the State Plan for DD Council
- Designs program plan for monitoring and evaluation of programs authorized by federal legislation
- Attends local state and national conferences and trainings to stay informed regarding developments affecting the public policy about services to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Writes newsletter articles & announcements for Council publications
- Operates a personal computer to retrieve data and generate documents
- Performs other related duties & special projects as assigned
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.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
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.To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
About Company
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