Rapid Response Workforce Specialist

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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:

• Assist employers and their potentially affected workers who experience layoffs and closures (reactive services) or need services to avert layoffs and closures (proactive services)

• The expectation is that you will build successful partnerships and work collaboratively with the local partners (county staff) or your assigned counties/local workforce areas as well as employers in those areas

• Each Account Executive will cover approximately 15-25 counties in a geographical area. You may serve as backup to your peers in other geographical areas as needed

• Research layoffs and closures

• Outreach to employers

• Establish rapport and nurture on-going relationships with partners and impacted employers

• Attend local partner meetings

• Organize and lead initial employer meetings where you promote Rapid Response services to impacted employers

• Present the standardized Rapid Response PowerPoint Presentation to dislocated workers at Rapid Response Reemployment Sessions both in person or virtually (as requested)

• Assist with resume and interviewing workshops job fairs and hiring events as needed

• Follow the Rapid Response Delivery Process

• Case management and data entry

• Other duties as assigned

Recommended Skills:

• Strong verbal communication public speaking presentation delivery strong written skills navigating a computer and technology team player multitasker flexibility

Schedule: Full-time

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

Location: OMJ Stark County 822 30th St. N.W. Canton OH 44709

Travel:

• Travel is required for this position
• You will need to provide your own transportation to provide services to employers in your coverage area (and sometimes outside of your normal coverage area)
• Mileage is reimbursable. On occasion you may be asked to assist with other projects/duties inside or outside of your normal reporting locations
• Overnight travel may be required

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

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. labor market data & employment trends;

AND

• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer;

AND

• Must provide own transportation

Option 2:

• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

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 Pay Range 31. Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range step 1 $28.76per 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.