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Franklin County Children Services Labor Relations/EEO Officer in Columbus, Ohio
Job Title: Labor Relations/ EEO Officer Requisition #: 704303-112624 and 704304-112624 Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus Work Location: 855 W. Mound Street, 43223 Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Non-Bargaining FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Minimum Starting Salary: $23.95 per hour Number of Openings: 2 Posting Start Date: 11/26/2024 Posting Close Date: 12/06/2024 at end of business/5:00pm EST*
How to Apply:
Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us. *Submissions received after the Posting Close Date will not be considered.
Who We Are:
Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.
What You Will Do -- Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Employee is under administrative direction from the Human Capital Management Manager; requires considerable knowledge of labor relations/collective, the ability to plan & coordinate one or more aspects of labor relations activities for FCCS; requires considerable knowledge of EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures in order to assist with the EEO & affirmative action plans; provides advice to management and employees regarding LR & EEO matters; provides assistance to the Human Capital Management Manager in meeting LR/EEO objectives.
The employee will help the agency achieve CFSR standards and help ensure service delivery that focuses on Safety, Permanency and Well-being for the families served by the agency. The employee is committed to practicing cultural competence by: working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages and appearances in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each. The employee will adhere to the Agency's Guiding Principles by serving as a child welfare professional, valuing every child, honoring families, and valuing partnerships.
Facilitates investigatory interviews, mediation meetings for staff and supervisors, provide guidance/consult/review to supervisors/managers regarding letter of instruction and written reprimand meetings, and participates in performance improvement meetings including but not limited to probation extensions and all removals.
Provides guidance, assistance, and support to Agency directors, managers, and supervisors regarding collective bargaining agreement and Employee Handbook questions, and questions related to civil service laws and rules. Provides EEO training to new employees & management personnel to keep abreast of new trends or legislation; advises employees with discrimination charges or grievances.
Develops & maintains contacts with employers and community organizations (e.g., Urban League, NAACP, universities) to assist in recruiting employees for fulfillment of affirmative action goals; plans, conducts & attends meetings.
Maintains EEO, investigation records & statistical data; prepares periodic reports, surveys, position statements & other required forms for affirmative action program; posts EEO materials on