Job Title: Business Services Specialist

OhioMeansJobs Knox County (A division of Job and Family Services)

Salary: $18.65 per hour with scheduled increases

Job type: Full-Time

Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, public employee retirement, and generous paid time off.

Job Objectives:

As a Business Services Specialist, you will serve the public and businesses by implementing federal and state regulations, workforce development board policy, and agency practices. You will develop relationships with employers to secure job openings for OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) center customers. You will assist businesses in recruiting and retaining employees,  accessing available services, provide workforce solutions and support.

Qualifications:

Education

·        Associate degree in Business, Marketing, or Human Resources.

·        Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent with a combination of three years of relevant work  experience and/or professional development training.

Skills and Experience

·        Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

·        Outgoing personality and comfortable meeting new people and promoting services.

·        Professional appearance.

·        At least one year of related work experience serving business customers with staffing, retention, and             workforce development needs.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of private sector business operations.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

·        Efficiently operate multiple computer programs simultaneously.

·        General knowledge of human resources, legal aspects of job search processes, interviewing, and employee             selection.

·        Professional communication skills, both oral and written.

·        Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

·        Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks in a fast-paced office.

·        Ability to work independently and under pressure to achieve goals.

 *Employees of OhioMeansJobs Knox County must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to OMJKnox@jfs.ohio.gov and complete the application below.

Please note: This is not the full position description. Further details will be provided during the interview process.