Employment Services Coordinator - 20036800 at STATE OF OHIO in Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description:

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.

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.

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 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 (e.g., travels to attend training and meetings; maintains records, logs and files; conducts special survey and studies; prepares correspondence, reports and desk aids on program activities).

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.