Hearing Assistant

Hearing Assistant

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 :

The Bureau of State Hearings conducts fair hearings and provides due process for appeals related to the program benefits administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and its state partner agencies.

What You'll Do :

Challenges :

The Bureau of State Hearings is a fast-paced, production environment due to the volume of work and the requirement to meet established federal standards and timelines. You may occasionally interact with uncooperative parties in the hearing process, particularly on the telephone. You should be able to recognize and shift priorities as necessary to meet established timelines.

Necessary Skills :

Schedule : Full-time

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

Travel : Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

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

Qualifications

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

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 OCSE A Pay Schedule, Pay Range 27. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $21.93 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 27

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Hourly

$21.93

$22.60

$22.96

$23.56

$24.16

$24.86

$25.77

Annual

$45,614

$47,008

$47,757

$49,005

$50,253

$51,709

$53,602

Months of Employment

At Hire

4 months

16 months

28 months

40 months

52 Months

64 Months

ADA Notice :

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

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.

ADA Statement :

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.

Drug-Free Workplace :

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.