Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor - Canton

Empowering Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence.

Now accepting applications for:

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor - Canton

Hourly: $35.74

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/ or community presence. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements. Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver's license.

Position Headquarters:

Canton BVR/BSVI - 816 30th St NW, Canton, OH 44709

Who We Are:

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. It is accomplished through its Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). A fourth area is the Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS), which is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers.

What We Do:

OOD works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. To learn more about OOD, please visit our website: ood.ohio.gov

Our Guiding Principles:

In striving for excellence in service, we will:

• Listen first

• Act with a sense of urgency

• Honor diversity

• Foster inclusiveness

• Value collaboration

• Inspire innovation

• Be transparent

• Be accountable

• Celebrate success

Division Overview:

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them to attain and maintain competitive integrated employment. OOD works with adults seeking to enter the workforce or retain a job, and with youth beginning at age 14 to assist them as they transition from high school into college and/or the workplace. For more information click here.

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor Position Overview:

Provides direct supervision to vocational rehabilitation staff; onboards and trains new staff; monitors and evaluates employee performance; oversees implementation of policies and procedures; reviews and guides vocational rehabilitation casework; develops partnerships with community stakeholders; coordinates outreach efforts to promote OOD services.

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor Duties:

• Evaluates employee performance through the review of completed work assignments.

• Identifies staff development and training needs, and ensures staff training is completed.

• Reviews and prepares reports, and composes correspondence related to the work.

• Reviews the quality of services being provided by vocational rehabilitation staff.

• Supervises casework in accordance with the policies and procedures of the agency.

• Serves as liaison with various community rehabilitation program providers.

A Successful Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor Has:

• Is highly organized, self-motivated & team-oriented;

• Has efficient time-management skills;

• Is able to think critically and make decisions independently;

• Has strong internal & external customer service skills

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mission Statement:

OOD is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and is actively engaged in continual DEIA improvement. OOD is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing DEIA planning and programming into businesses operations and services.

OOD strives to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the rich diversity of the Ohioans we serve. OOD is intentional in cultivating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued, as demonstrated by the way we treat all individuals.

3 years' experience as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Vocational Rehabilitation Program Specialist with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.

OR

Completion of undergraduate core program in human services area AND 5 years' experience in private/governmental agency in position providing direct counseling services.

OR

Completion of graduate core program in human services area AND 4 years' experience in private/governmental agency in a position providing direct counseling services.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Emotional Intelligence, Flexibility, Change Management, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Program Management