Would you like to work at a place that offers job stability, great benefits, and be a key member to a team that serves the public? If so, Clermont County is seeking a full-time Employment Services Consultant 2 in the Department of Job and Family Services, Division of Ohio Means Jobs.
(More than one position may be filled)
BENEFITS:
Clermont County offers a great benefits package to its full-time employees including, but not limited to:
1. Paid Holidays - 11 days per year
2. Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days
3. Paid Vacation – up to 5 weeks with 15 years of service
4. Paid Personal Leave – up to 3 days per year
5. Student Loan Forgiveness – Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
6. Tuition Assistance Program
7. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs)
8. Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren)
9. Long-term Disability – at no cost to employee
10. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%. (Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards OPERS.)
12. Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans – employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.
JOB DUTIES:
Under general supervision of Employment Services supervisor, is responsible for all Ohio Works First (OWF) Work Activities, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) employment and training, Comprehensive Case Management Employment Program (CCMEP) or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligibility and employment service activities from referral through completion of all program related activities. Interview referrals to determine eligibility, gather documentation required for each program, conduct initial assessment and reassessments of required participants, volunteers, and customers applying for classroom/on-the-job training services and/or public assistance benefits to develop employment plans; suitability determination for job readiness; career and training services; supportive services; and, identify employment barriers and participant capabilities and limitations. Perform employment and career counseling; enroll customers in appropriate activities and programs; prepare, execute and distribute Individual Training Accounts (ITA) for classroom training; and prepare referrals to training programs and other agencies as appropriate. Prepares customer registration as required in internal computer systems (CRISE/OIES/OWCMS/CFIS); prepares letters of enrollment verifications and emergency funds; performs obligations and de-obligations of individual accounts. Provides ongoing consultation, guidance, and direction to program participants. Assigns participants and volunteers as required by all programs to Education and Training, Work Experience Program, Community Service, Job Search/Job Readiness and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) to resolve employment service related issues. Maintains case notes and communicates with the Public Assistance program area and Youth Service provider staff as needed. Monitor, track, report, and enter data on all program participants in internal computer systems (CRISE/OIES/OWCMS/ CFIS/OhioMeansJobs systems.) Initiate assignments and appropriate actions on individuals based on specific program regulations, (i.e., establish plans, enter assignments, complete reassessments, etc.) and monitor and track customer participation while they are in school or in on-the-job training. Provides individual attention to customer needs; provides counseling as needed; and initiates requests for customer supports as necessary. Create, plan, and conduct various job-related workshops. Duties require travel to various sites to perform essential job functions. Coordinates tracking of training and support monies and spending across grants; works with others to provide information on the availability of training and support funds; works with other staff to use this information to guide decision making; coordinates with other agencies to track status of PELL Grants and TANF funds to assess implications for Workforce Development. New and other related duties as assigned. Works as part of team performing work of various kinds in order to function as back-up to assist others as required (e.g., orientation duties for WIOA and employment) As operational needs arise, may be required to assume additional duties of position within same classification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Also requires, one year of experience as an employment service consultant or two years’ experience as a unit support worker in employment services; or completion of undergraduate major core course work in behavioral science, social science or education, two courses or twelve months experience in interviewing techniques, and two courses or twelve months experience in database and spreadsheets, Microsoft preferred; or completion of two years of technical education in behavioral science or social science, two courses or twelve months experience in interviewing techniques, and two courses or twelve months experience in database and spreadsheets, Microsoft preferred; or two courses or twelve months experience in behavioral science, social science, or customer service techniques, one course or six months experience in business mathematics, one course or six months experience in business English, two courses or twelve months experience in interviewing techniques, and two courses or twelve months experience in database and spreadsheets, Microsoft preferred; or education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements stated above. Military education and experience may be substituted for college and vocational certificate level course work on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. For consideration please include a military transcript and/or Form DD214 with your application. Conditions and procedures for selection will be consistent with Clermont County Personnel Policy and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements, if applicable. Also, certain classifications, because of the nature of the work, require pre-placement and/or periodic physical examinations which may include drug/alcohol screening tests. Employment in a position with Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services is contingent upon successful completion and favorable adjudication of a criminal background check conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
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