Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Recruitment began on January 22, 2025 and the job listing expires on January 30, 2025.
Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant – Southeast Region
(250000GS)
Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact: Sarah Baty, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: Jan 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: 150 OOD Cmplx 150 East Campus View Boulevard Columbus 43235-4604
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $23.63/hour (unless required by legislation)
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Vocational Rehabilitation
Technical Skills: Budgeting, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Human Services, Public Relations, Vocational Rehabilitation
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Intercultural Communication, Organizing and Planning, Time Management
Agency Overview
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.
Job Description
Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant (CA) Position Overview
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant, you’ll support individuals with disabilities in accessing vocational rehabilitation services and working toward their employment goals. The person in this role will coordinate, schedule, and conduct interviews and orientations to assess vocational needs. Additionally, they can assist in developing personalized employment plans alongside vocational rehabilitation counselors.
Duties vary depending on the need for the assigned area. Caseloads include:
* General: Supports the front door process of our local offices among other supportive duties as assigned.
* Job Development (JD): Assists consumers with job seeking skills training, interviewing skills, and securing and maintaining employment.
* Talent Sourcing Coordinators (TSC): Assists internal staff to increase job placements within companies who are a part of the Business Leadership Network.
* Career Resources: Meets with individuals in subminimum wage employment to promote opportunities for competitive integrated employment.
* Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program: Supports the PCA program, which provides reimbursement funds to individuals with severe physical disabilities who are employed or preparing for employment.
A Successful Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant:
* Is highly organized with efficient time management skills.
* Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Able to make decisions independently.
Locations Available
Most positions offer a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or community presence. Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
Qualifications
24 months experience in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services or an undergraduate degree in a related field. Equivalent education and/or experience will also be considered.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
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