Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

State of Ohio • Athens, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor to guide and develop a team of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors who help individuals with disabilities reach their employment goals. The supervisor oversees day-to-day service delivery, supports consistent and timely services, and promotes staff development through coaching, training, and regular performance evaluations. The position reviews cases and caseloads for quality and compliance, monitors expenditures, supports professional development, helps with referral and intake processes, addresses participant concerns, and prepares reports on program progress and outcomes. The supervisor may temporarily perform caseload duties or assist with administrative projects within the area or statewide.

The role builds community relationships by representing OOD with partner organizations, schools, businesses, and other agencies. Activities may include participating in committees and meetings, supporting inter-agency agreements, identifying service improvements, helping develop contracts or grants, and taking part in outreach and public-facing activities. The supervisor also helps resolve casework or business-operation concerns, responds to public and government inquiries, and maintains accurate records related to issues.

The role requires knowledge of budgeting, employee development, supervision, counseling, public and human relations, administrative management, and OOD policies and procedures. The position uses reasoning and information-gathering skills to identify and assess problems; proficiency with Microsoft Office, agency software, and general office equipment is required. The supervisor must be able to organize and classify information, work effectively with diverse individuals, handle sensitive situations professionally, understand government processes, and communicate clearly and respectfully.

This is a permanent, full-time, classified position with OOD’s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. The work location is 86 Columbus Road, Athens, Ohio. Roles are primarily in-office, though on-site requirements may vary by location. Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide transportation or hold a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle. OOD does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or work authorization.

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or vocational rehabilitation program specialist with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; or an undergraduate core program in a human services area and five years of experience providing direct counseling services in a private or governmental agency; or a graduate core program in a human services area and four years of experience providing direct counseling services in a private or governmental agency; or equivalent education and/or experience under the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Knowledge of budgeting, employee development, supervision, counseling, public and human relations, administrative management, and OOD policies and procedures.
• Strong reasoning skills, including the ability to identify problems, gather information, and draw conclusions.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, related agency software, and general office equipment.
• Ability to organize and classify information, work with diverse individuals, handle sensitive situations professionally, and communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Understanding of government processes.
• Must provide own transportation or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
• Must reside at a location that allows reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.
• Must provide transcripts if qualifying through education.
• Selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check.
• Must be authorized to work without employment-based visa or work-authorization sponsorship from OOD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day service delivery and ensure participants receive consistent and timely support.
• Guide, coach, train, and evaluate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor staff.
• Review cases and caseloads for quality and compliance, and monitor expenditures.
• Support professional development across the team.
• Support referral and intake processes and address participant concerns.
• Prepare reports reflecting program progress and outcomes.
• Temporarily assume caseload duties when needed and assist with area or statewide administrative projects.
• Represent OOD with partner organizations, school systems, businesses, and other agencies to strengthen resources and collaboration.
• Participate in committees and meetings, support inter-agency agreements, and help identify strategies to improve services.
• Help develop contracts or grants and participate in outreach and public-facing activities about OOD programs and goals.
• Resolve casework or business-operation concerns, respond to inquiries from the public or government officials, and maintain accurate records when issues arise.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed