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Career Opportunities
Huron County is a great place to work . Huron County Department of Job & Family Services offers a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. Please take a few minutes to check us out – you will be glad you did.
Job Openings
Children Services Administrator
Huron County Department of Job & Family Services has an opening for a Program Administrator in the Children Services Unit. Responsibilities include administering and directing the activities of the Children Services Unit; establishing and monitoring assignments and program areas to ensure operations of the unit comply with county state and federal statute regulations and meet agency objectives. Master’s degree in Social Work or related filed. A minimum of five years experience in Children Service’s with minimum of three years supervision of a major department division or agency or an equivalent combination education, training, and pertinent experience. Huron County DJFS offers an excellent wage and benefit package. Please submit resumes no later than August 30, 2008 to Bonnie Richards, Human Resources Administrator, HCDJFS, 185 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, Ohio 44857. EOE.
Application Information
The goal of the hiring process is to identify the most qualified applicant for the available position. Desirable attributes vary with each position and job description. Standardized testing is one way to identify specific qualities, skills, and abilities that match the position and increase the likelihood that the individual will perform effectively.
When a vacancy occurs, the position is reviewed by the unit administrator for changes. The director gives approval or denial to post the vacancy. HR updates the position description and the position is posted for 7 working days internally.
Current staff members may request an application from the HR office, if interested in a posted position. The HR administrator will screen applications for minimum qualifications. If an internal applicant is chosen to fill the position they must be moved into their new position within 30 workdays per the CBA. A probationary period is established, depending on position.
If the position is not filled in-house, an advertisement is run, and HR requests resumes. Resumes are kept for one year, filed by month received. Any one interested may send a resume to the attention of HR Administrator, Huron County Department of Job & Family Services, 185 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, OH 44857. Resumes are screened for minimum qualifications and forwarded to the administrator when a vacancy is not filled with internal applicants.
A pre-hire drug screen, TB test as well as fingerprinting and background checks are completed on all new hires.
Policy Statement for EEO Compliance
It is the policy of Huron County Department of Job and Family Services to conduct all operations in a fair and equitable fashion and to practice active affirmative action procedures in the employment of personnel and the delivery of services.
Employment
This agency has adopted personnel policies and practices designed to implement affirmative action in recruitment, hiring, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs and training. Such personnel actions are required to be administered so as to ensure that no discrimination results to any employee due to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Delivery of Service
It is the policy of this agency that all services including but not limited to those funded under contract with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. shall be provided without regard to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Huron County Department of Job and Family Services
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| Employee Benefits at a Glance
January 2007 |
PLAN |
ELIGIBILITY |
BENEFITS |
COMMENTS |
Holidays |
Full time employees upon employment with the agency |
11.5 holidays per year |
See personnel manual or Collective Bargining Agreement (CBA) for list of days. |
Vacation |
Full time employees after completion of one year with the agency |
10 days
(can use time in 1/2 hour increments) |
See personnel manual or CBA for rates based on years of service |
Sick Leave |
Full time and intermittent employees upon employment with the agency |
Sick leave may be used for illness or injury of self or a family member. A flexible work schedule may be used to accommodate medical appointments. |
Bargining units employees earn sick leave at 3.104 hrs per pay.
Non-Bargining staff earn sick leave at 4.06 hrs per pay.
Refer to the personnel manual for information. |
Bereavement Leave |
Bargaining Unit employees |
Members may utilize bereavement leave. |
24 hours of bereavement beginning July 1st of each calendar year. Refer to the CBA for complete information. |
Personal Leave |
Bargaining Unit employees |
Members may use personal leave in 1/2 hour increments. |
36 hours of personal time July 1st of each calendar year.
Refer to the CBA for more information |
Unemployment Compensation |
All employees |
Receive wages after termination of employment depending on reason for termination |
May be eligible for unemployment compensation according to the regulations of the State of Ohio. |
Workers Compensation |
All employees |
Receive wages and/or medical claims paid due to injury or illness that occurs during working hours |
Necessary paperwork must be filed in order to document the injury. For more information contact Human Resources. |
OPERS |
All employees |
Retirement program |
Refer to Section 5.1 of the Personnel Policy Manual for more information. Visit their web page at www.opers.org |
Health Insurance |
Full time employees |
Coverage effective the first day of the second month of employment |
Details of coverage are outlined in the health-care plan booklet |
Life Insurance |
Full time employees |
Coverage effective the first day of the second month of employment |
Details of coverage are outlined in the health-care plan booklet |
Ohio Deferred Compensation Program |
All employees |
Voluntary employee benefit plan to invest money for extra retirement income |
Can use to supplement retirement funds through payroll deductions from each paycheck. |
AFLAC |
All employees |
Voluntary employee benefit plan regarding supplemental health, vision, and dental programs |
May purchase supplemental health insurance through payroll deductions. Information is available from Human Resources. |
Colonial Insurance Company |
All employees |
Voluntary employee benefit plan regarding supplemental health, vision, and dental programs |
May purchase supplemental health insurance through payroll deductions. Information is available from Human Resources. |
Advance Strategies |
All employees |
Voluntary employee benefit plan regarding pre-paid legal aid |
May purchase through payroll deductions. Information is available from Human Resources. |
County Commissioners Association |
All employees |
Voluntary employee benefit plan to invest money for extra retirement income |
Invest for retirement through payroll deductions. Information is available from Human Resources. |
Savings Bonds |
All employees |
Voluntary employee benefit plan to invest money for extra retirement income |
May purchase through payroll deductions. Information is available from Human Resources. |
Direct Deposit |
All employees |
An easy and convenient way to deposit your payroll checks |
Direct deposit available. See Human Resources for paperwork. |
Flexible Work Schedules |
All employees unless position requires 8:00am – 4:30 pm schedule |
Employees may use a flexible start time, and flex certain appointments. |
Refer to Personnel Policy Manual or the CBA for information. |
Tuition Reimbursement |
Full time employees. Eligibility guidelines are available for review |
To maintain highly qualified personnel working for the agency |
For more information or to apply, see Human Resources for guidelines. |
Ernsthausen Community Center |
All employees |
Discounted yearly membership. |
Contact Ernsthausen Community Center for details. |
Dunham’s Sports |
All employees |
10% Discount on non-sale purchases |
See Human Resources for discount card. |
Credit Unions |
All employees |
Available through payroll deductions |
Empire Credit Union Firelands Credit Union School Employees Credit Union |
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