Hearing Support Training Officer

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 someone’s 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.

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.

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 our Total 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.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact .

Selection Priority Notice

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.

Office of Legal & Acquisition Services

The Bureau of State Hearings (BSH) handles appeals from individuals who disagree with decisions made about their public benefits. We make sure every person has a chance to present their case and receive a clear, timely decision regarding their appeal. BSH serves individuals who receive Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Ohio Works First, Child Care, Child Support, Adoption Assistance, and Prevention Retention and Contingency. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS BSH webpage.

What You Will Do

· Create, update, and maintain training materials including manuals, presentations, desk aids, e-learning modules, and reference documents to ensure alignment with current BSH policies and procedures.

· Deliver comprehensive training for new BSH employees, providing role-specific instruction across hearing support staff processes, including request initiation, pre-hearing resolution, scheduling, reinstatements and closures, compliance, and quality control review.

· Train staff to use the Hearing and Appeals Tracking System (HATSX), Ohio Benefits Worker Portal (OB), Statewide Automated Child Welfare System (SACWIS), Support Enforcement Tracking System (SETS), and Tableau production dashboards.

· Conduct refresher and re-training sessions to ensure staff remain current with changing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Facilitate engaging training sessions using effective adult-learning strategies and instructional best practices.

· Perform quality control reviews of employee work to assess compliance with standards, identify training gaps, and recommend corrective actions; provide coaching and feedback based on review findings.

· Serve as a knowledgeable resource to BSH staff by answering questions, clarifying procedures, and offering guidance on best practices.

Recommended Skills

Good customer service and interpersonal skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to an audience, in person and/or virtually.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook).

Knowledge of eLearning training development software (i.e., Adobe Captivate, Articulate 360, Lectora).

Schedule\: Full-time.

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

Location\: This position reports to the James A Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

Travel\: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN(s)\: 20045268.

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

Option 1:

6 courses in human resources, education, sociology or psychology OR 18 months experience in preparing informational or instructional programs;

AND 18 months training or 18 months experience in public speaking or effective communications skills;

AND 3 months training or 3 months experience in operating audio visual equipment.

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 Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 31. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $27.92 per 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.

Pay Range 31

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Hourly

$27.92

$29.22

$30.55

$31.88

$33.52

$35.15

$36.90

Annual

$58,074

$60,778

$63,544

$66,310

$69,722

$73,112

$76,752

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

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.