Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

State of Ohio • Akron, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor to support its mission of helping Ohioans with disabilities achieve employment and greater independence. The supervisor guides and develops a team of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, oversees daily service delivery, and helps ensure participants receive consistent and timely support. The role includes coaching, training, and evaluating staff; reviewing cases and caseloads for quality and compliance; monitoring expenditures; supporting professional development; assisting with referrals and intake; addressing participant concerns; and preparing reports on program progress and outcomes. The supervisor may temporarily carry a caseload or assist with administrative projects in the local area or statewide.

The position builds relationships with partner organizations, schools, businesses, and other agencies to strengthen resources and collaboration. Activities may include representing OOD at meetings and committees, supporting inter-agency agreements, developing service-improvement strategies, helping develop contracts or grants, and conducting outreach about OOD programs. The supervisor also resolves concerns involving casework or business operations, responds to inquiries from the public or government officials, and maintains accurate records.

The role requires knowledge of budgeting, employee development, supervision, counseling, public and human relations, administrative management, and OOD policies and procedures. It calls for sound reasoning, proficiency with Microsoft Office, agency software and general office equipment, and the ability to organize information, work effectively with diverse people, and handle sensitive situations professionally. Understanding government processes and communicating clearly and respectfully are also important.

This is a permanent, full-time, classified position, open only to current OOD employees. Work hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Positions are available in Columbus, Akron, and Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Roles are primarily in-office, though on-site requirements may vary by location; daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The candidate must provide transportation or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle. The position pays $40.40 per hour, with starting salary at step 1 subject to applicable requirements. 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 completion of an undergraduate core program in a human services area and five years of experience in a private or governmental agency providing direct counseling services; or completion of a graduate core program in a human services area and four years of experience in a private or governmental agency providing direct counseling services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, employee development, supervision, counseling, public and human relations, administrative management, and OOD policies and procedures.
• Strong reasoning skills, including identifying problems, gathering information, and drawing conclusions.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, related agency software, and general office equipment.
• Ability to organize and classify information, work effectively with diverse individuals, and handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Clear and respectful communication and an understanding of government processes.
• Must be a current Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities employee to apply.
• Must provide own transportation or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle when needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide, develop, and supervise a team of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.
• Oversee day-to-day service delivery and support consistent, timely services for participants.
• Coach, train, and conduct regular performance evaluations for staff.
• Review cases and caseloads for quality and compliance.
• Monitor expenditures and support staff professional development.
• Support referral and intake processes and address participant concerns.
• Prepare reports on program progress and outcomes.
• Temporarily assume caseload duties or assist with administrative projects when needed.
• Represent OOD with partner organizations, school systems, businesses, and other agencies.
• Participate in committees and meetings, support inter-agency agreements, and help identify service-improvement strategies.
• Help develop contracts or grants and participate in outreach and public-facing activities about OOD programs and goals.
• Resolve concerns related to casework or business operations, respond to inquiries from the public or government officials, and maintain accurate records.

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, plus 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, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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