Who We Are...
Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do...
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

Works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of human resources functions and civil service laws, rules, policies and procedures to serve as assistant to the personnel director for assigned institution performing two or more non-advanced human resources sub-programs.

• Composes and processes personnel actions (epar)
• Prepares and updates position descriptions
• Maintains tables of organization
• Schedules interview and participates in preliminary screening and/or interviewing of applicants
• Assists with preparing responses to requests for reasonable accommodation
• Coordinates, tracks process, approves and advises regarding performance evaluations
• Assists with employee recognition and employee wellness programs
• Reviews and recommends changes to institutional policies and procedures for compliance with human resources rules and regulations.
• Assists employees in completion of off-work paperwork (e.g., disability, workers' compensation, childbirth leave and military leave) and posts the leave requests through the leave cases in Kronos
• Tracks and monitors off-work claims
• Processes leave requests and advises employees regarding Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Processes payroll for off-work programs
• Assists employees with identifying, completing and/or faxing forms and applications
• Prepares Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports as needed
• Assists personnel director or other administrative staff on special projects, assignments and reports.
• Responds to routine correspondence from employees
• Assists with gathering documentation for audits, grievances, lawsuits and requests for public information
• Assists with the maintenance of employee personnel and private files
• Ensures files are retained and disposed of in accordance with record retention schedules
• Monitors OPERS electronic contributions
• Coordinates data for ACA and other audits
• Completes employment verification, letters regarding wages for child support and deferred compensation forms
• Assists in conducting orientation sessions for new employees.
• Represents agency/institution at human resources meetings and/or trainings, on behalf of or in addition to supervisor
• Attends meetings, training sessions and conferences

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
2 yrs. exp. in human resources.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Associate, 64611.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Resources, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality, & Attention to Detail.