REMOTE - Employment Services Coordinator - 20033583

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our 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.

This position is held within the Office of Workforce Development. Learn more about the office by visiting Job and Family Services – Office of Workforce Development website.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under direction, provides technical assistance and information to Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) staff, partners, and stakeholders regarding implementation of Department of Labor (DOL) employment and training programs: interprets federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations; speaks at public meetings to promote and explain all ODJFS 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; 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 workforce delivery systems; ensures rollout and certification policies and procedures are consistent with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Wagner-Peyser rules and regulations governing workforce delivery systems; makes recommendations regarding the effectiveness of implementation plan to assist administrator in determining if employment office service delivery needs are being met; makes recommendations for corrective action plan(s) when needed; recommends methods and tools to achieve defined rollout/certification objectives.

Prepares statistical reports based on analysis and interpretation of data relative to the implementation of the workforce delivery system; prepares responses to inquiries from local workforce development area staff, government officials, constituent groups, businesses, and general public; coordinates with other Office of Workforce Development (OWD) and 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. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

At least 18 months experience in state & federal regulations governing implemented training &/or employment programs, public relations and human resources training & development programs;

AND

At least 6 months experience in labor market data & employment trends;

AND

At least 3 months experience in manpower planning and operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer.

OR

The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for employment noted above.

The candidate selected for this position would be expected to possess the following characteristics to perform the essential duties of the job.

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 personal computer and applicable software applications.

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 administrators.

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.

Unless the posting requires, please do not include attachments, as attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

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

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

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

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 before excluding an applicant from consideration.