REMOTE - Employment Services Coordinator - (20040955)

REMOTE - Employment Services Coordinator - (20040955)

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is a $3.5 billion agency with approximately 2,500 employees. ODJFS develops and supervises the state's public assistance, workforce development, unemployment insurance, child and adult protective services, adoption, childcare, and child support programs. ODJFS' mission is to improve the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens.

At ODJFS, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

• Low-cost health care benefits with FREE dental and vision
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays each year
• Significant employer paid OPERS contributions
• Employee tuition reimbursement programs
• Wellness incentives for healthcare participants
• And much more!

To learn more about ODJFS, please visit our website at www.jfs.ohio.gov, find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under direction, provides technical assistance and information to Workforce Board Directors (WBD), Office of Workforce Development (OWD) staff, Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO) staff, and local workforce partner staff that administer the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program: interprets federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations; speaks at public meetings to promote and explain all RESEA services to local workforce development area staff and partners, economic development groups, Chamber of Commerce, workforce development boards, and employers; plans and organizes workshops/seminars to keep employer and workforce stakeholders informed of employment and training, legislative issues, and workforce related topics; meets with local workforce partner staff throughout the state to discuss needs and training; travels to deliver workshops/seminars and provide on-site technical assistance; assists local workforce development areas to develop and maintain appropriate reporting procedures to conform with federal and state requirements; monitors legislative, regulatory, and programmatic changes that impact the operation of the RESEA program; prepares administrative reports and technical correspondence related to the general operation of the RESEA program; makes recommendations regarding the effectiveness of implementation plan to assist administrator in determining if RESEA service delivery needs are being met; makes recommendations for corrective action plan(s) when needed; recommends methods and tools to achieve defined RESEA objectives.

Prepares statistical reports based on analysis and interpretation of data relative to the implementation of RESEA; prepares responses to inquiries from local workforce development area staff, government officials, constituent groups, businesses, and general public; coordinates with other OWD and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) staff on compliance issues.

Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., travels to attend trainings and meetings; conducts special surveys and studies; operates personal computer to produce correspondence, reports, desk aids, and other documents; maintains logs, records, and files).

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants must specifically identify how the required job qualifications are met in the Education and/or Work Experience – “Job Duties” Sections of the application.

To meet the minimum qualification for this position you have (2) options:

Option #1

(18) months training OR (18) months experience in state and federal regulations governing implemented training and/or employment programs AND (18) months training OR (18) months experience in public relations AND (18) months training OR months experience in human resources training and development programs AND (6) months training OR (6) months experience in labor market data and employment trends AND (3) months training OR (3) months experience in manpower planning AND (3) months training OR (3) months experience in operation of computer terminal and/or personal computer.

Option #2

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of public relations; state & federal regulations governing implemented training &/or employment programs; available human resources training & development programs; labor market data & employment trends. Skill in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather collate & classify information about data, people, or things; develop good rapport with employers & program operators.

Supplemental Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the pay range (step 1, currently $24.71 per hour) associated with this position.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at that time so proper arrangements can be made for the interview.

Remote Work Details

This position, upon approval, may work remotely and require occasional in-person work for training, meetings, and other operational needs. Successful candidates must have and maintain internet at their remote location during normal working hours. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at an ODJFS location. Employees must reside in Ohio and within a reasonable distance to their assigned work location to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Status of Posted Positions

You may check the status of your application online by signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions/inquiries, other than your application status, please direct them to the HR_Support_Center@jfs.ohio.gov.

TRAVEL REQUIRED, AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE OWN TRANSPORTATION OR, IN ORDER TO OPERATE A STATE VEHICLE, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.

The final candidate selected for the 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 applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made excluding an applicant from consideration.