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. BENEFITS: Clermont County offers a great benefits package to its full-time employees including, but not limited to: • Paid Holidays - 11 days per year • Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days • Paid Vacation -- up to 5 weeks with 25 years of service • Paid Personal Leave -- up to 3 days per year • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Student Loan Forgiveness -- Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs) • Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren) • Long-term Disability -- at no cost to employee • 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.) • Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans -- employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts. Type: Full-Time Permanent (Classified) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Bargaining Unit: No Probationary Period: 120 Days Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications/experience (Minimum rate $18.64) Deadline to Apply: Open through 9/22/24 or until filled (Applicants reviewed weekly) 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 c