Civil Rights Compliance Specialist

Job Description - Civil Rights Compliance Specialist (2600000S)

Civil Rights Compliance Specialist (2600000S)

Job & Family Services

odjfscareerso.gov

Jan 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

James A Rhodes Office Tower 30 30 East Broad Street 30th Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$32.35 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours:

7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Union:
Exempt from Union

Diversity Management/EEO

Auditing, Diversity Management/EEO, Compliance Enforcement

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Cultural Awareness, Public Speaking, Written Communication

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands‑on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

This position is in the Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) which is responsible for providing continuous, accurate, and timely administrative services and operational support to the program areas within ODJFS. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the general public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

As a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that the organization adheres to federal and state civil rights laws, and you will be responsible for overseeing civil rights compliance efforts across all 88 counties in the state.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state civil rights laws such as Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504.
• Regularly conduct internal audits, prepare compliance reports, and assist in developing training materials to educate staff.
• Collaborate with county‑level partners to review policies, provide technical assistance, and support the implementation of equitable practices.
• Conduct on‑site and desk compliance audits and deliver training sessions (requires some travel throughout the state).
• Assist in resolving issues, investigations, and gathering necessary information to produce final reports with findings.

Staying current with changes in federal and state civil rights laws, and ensuring timely updates to policies and training materials.

Full-time.

Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Some travel within the state of Ohio.

This position (PN: ) is exempt from the bargaining unit and is overtime eligible.

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.