Workforce Development Associate Jobs in Middletown, OH

Salary : $46,217.60 - $64,292.80 Annually
Location : 1435 Cincinnati Street, Dayton, OH, 45406, OH
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 06074
Department: BSV - Workforce Development
Division: Workforce Development
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Internal Only: No
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of a Workforce Supervisor, Workforce Program Coordinator, Workforce Manager, or higher level administrator, provides essential functions by participating in providing federally mandated employment and training services to customers of Montgomery County Department of Workforce Development, to inform program applicants and/or participants of available employment services, provides employment programs and services to career seekers, provides counseling services for hard to place applicants. Refers program applicants and participants to training & employment programs.
Summary of Job Duties
Provides information of federal and state programs for citizens seeking career & skill development opportunities,; registers new applicants and/or updates previous applications for program participation; interviews, evaluates and classifies applicants; determines eligibility and suitability of citizens for requested employment upon completion of skill training based on defined criteria; selects & refers qualified applicants to recruiters, appropriate training programs and/or special programs and services; solicits, receives and processes employer requests for federal employment funding in person, by phone or mail; communicates with employers to evaluate proposed application for completeness and accuracy; application of federal funding for new hires or incumbents; refers employers for additional Workforce services; operates computer terminal and/or personal computer to enter, update and/or retrieve data (e.g., applicant information, Individual Training accounts (i.e. ITAs), referrals and performs follow-up activity on employers' execution of training plans by individual; checklist information to specify occupations, job orders).
Contacts employers and related employer groups to ascertain labor requirements and secures job orders; facilitates skills assessments, participates in interviewing candidates, conducts background checks); services employer job orders (e.g., searches files, selects and refers qualified applicants according to employer specifications; performs follow-up activity on all referrals); maintains, updates and/or purges applicants job order files; prepares reports and correspondence; administers and scores tests as assigned.
Processes job orders; refers qualified applicants for job openings based on defined criteria; responds to inquiries from public; attends meetings and trainings; participates in conducting group application process; assists public in use of self-services computer terminals to provide data (e.g., labor market information, self-registration) to customers.to provide data (e.g., labor market information, self-registration) to customers.
If assigned to the Seek Work Opportunity Program (SWOP), this position also performs the following duties:
Performs customer service in person, phone, and mail/email for CSEA obligers. Assists customers in need of Workforce Development services. Ensure registration in various systems, including CFIS and Ohiomeansjobs.com. Conducts scheduled appointments with customers which includes orientation, screening, consultation, career planning/preparation, skills assessment, resume development, and follow up. Refers qualified candidates as requested or noted, per resume skill set, to open job opportunity, appropriate training program(s), special programs and/or services. Coaches/counsels, refers job seekers in various employment related skills including resume writing, job search tactics, completing applications and interviewing skills. Develops awareness of the skills, knowledge, and abilities of applicants for employment. Conducts, evaluates needs assessments, and implements resulting actions plans. Prepares reports and correspondence.
Provide oral and written communication to participants, CSEA partners, and management. Uses personal computer and various computer software (i.e. MS Office) to enter, update and/or retrieve data. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to stay focused on various assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Workforce Specialist I
B.A. or B.S. in Human Resources, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Services, Liberal Arts, Business or related field or Associates in Human Resources, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Services, Liberal Arts , Business or related field plus a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or four (4) years minimum of experience in related Workforce Development field in any of the following: recruitment, eligibility determination, job coaching, workforce planning, business development, project management or related field; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.
Workforce Specialist II
M.A. or M.S. in Human Resources, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Services, Liberal Arts, Business or related field plus a minimum of 1 year of directly related experience; -OR- B.A. or B.S. in Human Resources, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Services, Liberal Arts, Business or related field plus a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience -OR- Associates in Human Resources, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Services, Liberal Arts, Business or directly related field plus a minimum of 4 years of related experience; -OR- 6 years minimum of experience in related Workforce Development field in any of the following: recruitment, eligibility determination, job coaching, workforce planning, business development, project management or related field; -OR- alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.
Supplemental Information
Driving Requirement:
Must maintain a current, valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of insurance.
Training and Development:
Behavioral-Based Interview Certification
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.
Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.
Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.
Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.
Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.
Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at:
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Do you have a M.A. or M.S. in Social Services, Human Services, Liberal Arts or business-related field plus 1 year minimum experience as Workforce Specialist I or II, OWF/TANF, Workforce Development or Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act?

• Yes
• No

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Have you received a B.A. or B.S. in social services, human services, liberal arts or business related field PLUS 3 years minimum experience as Workforce Specialist I or II, OWF/TANF, Workforce Development, or Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act?

• Yes
• No

Required Question