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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction DRC - Transitional Employment Opportunities

As part of my commitment to provide those members of the DRC family with information that will assist in this transitional phase of their lives, we are introducing the "Transitional Employment Opportunities" Web site.  It is my hope that this resource will provide useful job information for you and your family.

Employment/Job Search Resources:

Job Fairs:

Posted Job Opportunities:

Additional Information:

  • College graduates should contact their alumni office and/or professional association who may be able to provide resume and job placement assistance.
  • Check individual city and county Web sites for job opportunities
  • Save the Dream:   Ohio's Foreclosure Prevention Effort

Unemployment Benefits:

Please visit the Ohio Job & Family Services (ODJFS) Web site for information and step-by-step instructions on applying for benefits.  Or, you may visit your local Ohio Department of Job & Family Services One-Stop location for assistance.  For information concerning the Unemployment Compensation Benefits Extension 2008, see these FAQs.

Filing for Unemployment:

Laid off employees may file for unemployment benefits by telephone at 1-877-OHIOJOB (644-6562) Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 24 hours online at http://www.unemployment.ohio.gov.  Please note when filing you will be required to answer a question asking if your separation is part of a mass layoff; it is NOT.  The definition of a mass layoff is 50 or more employees from one site/payroll number.

Please Note:  For those employees who are being laid off and are considering drawing out PERS and/or Deferred Compensation Funds:

  • Please be sure to check with your One-Stop Unemployment Section first to see how this may impact your unemployment benefits.

COBRA Eligibility Notification:

Displaced employees will receive a COBRA Eligibility Notification Form.  This is not an enrollment form, but a notification regarding your eligibility to enroll should you elect to continue your Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage through the State of Ohio.  This form should be completed whether or not you choose to continue coverage and submitted to your Personnel/Payroll Office no later than 30 days after your last day worked.  Upon receipt of a completed and signed eligibility form, an enrollment packet will be sent to you.  Please be advised, if you do not complete and submit this notification form indicating your preference to enroll in COBRA, and properly complete and submit enrollment  materials timely, your Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage will be terminated at the end of the month following the month in which you are separated.  For example, an employee separated June 1, 2008 who chooses not to enroll in COBRA would have his/her coverage terminated July 31, 2008.  For more information regarding COBRA, please visit the following link:  http://das.ohio.gov/hrd/COBRA/COBRA.html.

Life Insurance:

If you wish to continue your Life Insurance for both group (basic) and/or supplemental life insurance you will need to complete a Group Life Insurance Continuation (ADM4302) form and return it to your Personnel/Payroll office prior to your last day worked.  In addition, you should contact the appropriate company as listed below:

Exempt Employees

  • Supplemental Life - Prudential Insurance Company of America, PO Box 5072, Millville, NJ 08332-9931; 1-800-778-3827; Policy # LG-93046-OH
  • Group (Basic) Life - The Standard Insurance Company, 920 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204-1203; 1-800-331-3397; Policy # 645571

Bargaining Unit Employees

  • Supplemental Life - Prudential Insurance Company of America, PO Box 5072, Millville, NJ 08332-9931; 1-800-778-3827; Policy # LG-01049
  • Group (Basic) Life - Prudential Insurance Company of America, Conversions, Mail Stop NJ-11-01-03, 290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039; 1-877-889-2070; Policy #LG-01049

Deferred Compensation:

For information regarding Deferred Compensation, please contact the organization directly by calling 1-877-644-6457 and/or visiting the Web site.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (PERS):

For information regarding OPERS, please contact OPERS directly by calling 1-800-222-7377 and/or visiting the Web Site.

Exempt Professional Development Program:

Exempt employees who have used the Employee Computer Purchase Plan are required to review and comply with the repayment policy guidelines.