Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant - Southeast Region

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency 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. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment.

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant, you will assist our Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC) and collaborate with support teams across various areas to assist job seekers. Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of Ohioans!

Duties vary depending on the need for the assigned area. Caseloads include:
General - Position that supports the front door process of our local offices among other supportive duties as assigned.
Job Development (JD) - Position focuses on assisting consumers with job seeking skills training, interviewing skills, and assists them with securing and maintaining employment.
Talent Sourcing Coordinators (TSC) - Position focuses on assisting our internal staff to increase job placements within companies who are a part of the Business Leadership Network.
Career Resources - Position focuses on meeting with individuals in subminimum wage employment to promote opportunities for competitive integrated employment and share information about supported employment services and career options.
Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program - Position focuses on supporting the PCA program. This program provides reimbursement funds to individuals with severe physical disabilities who are employed or preparing for employment and require a personal care assistant to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Requirements

• 24 months experience in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services (e.g. job development, certified vocational evaluator, vocational specialist).
• OR Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, business administration, human resources, economics or related rehabilitation or human services area.
• OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
• Valid driver's license (for Job Development caseload assignment and to operate a state vehicle).
• Must provide own transportation or have a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle.
• Must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized with efficient time management skills.
• Delivers excellent customer service.
• Time-efficient, organized & quality driven.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Able to make decisions independently & with good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC) and collaborate with support teams across various areas to assist job seekers.
• Support the front door process of local offices.
• Assist consumers with job seeking skills training and interviewing skills.
• Assist consumers in securing and maintaining employment.
• Assist internal staff to increase job placements within companies.
• Meet with individuals in subminimum wage employment to promote opportunities for competitive integrated employment and share information about supported employment services and career options.
• Support the PCA program, which provides reimbursement funds to individuals with severe physical disabilities who are employed or preparing for employment and require a personal care assistant to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Transport participants with disabilities to various appointments and meetings as needed, such as job interviews, hiring events, and other employment-related activities, according to the participants' individual needs (for Job Development caseload assignment).
• Perform daytime travel within Ohio (for all other caseload assignments).

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level