Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor State of Ohio - Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities - 3.7 Toledo, OH Job Details Full-time $40.40 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Customer inquiry handling Driver's License Team management Budgeting Staff development Full Job Description Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor (VRS) Position Overview Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor to join our team and support our mission of helping Ohioans with disabilities achieve employment and greater independence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to guide and develop a team of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors who provide important services that help individuals reach their career goals. As a supervisor, you will oversee day‑to‑day service delivery, ensure consistent and timely support for participants, and help staff grow through coaching, training, and regular performance evaluation. You will review cases and caseloads for compliance and quality, monitor expenditures, and support professional development across the team. You will support the referral and intake process, handle participant concerns, and prepare reports that reflect program progress and outcomes. When needed, you may temporarily take on caseload duties or assist with administrative projects within the area or statewide. This position also plays an impactful role in building community relationships. You will represent OOD with partner organizations, school systems, businesses, and other agencies to strengthen resources for participants and facilitate collaboration. This includes participating in committees, attending meetings, supporting inter‑agency agreements, and helping identify strategies that improve services. You may also help develop contracts or grants and take part in outreach and public‑facing activities that explain OOD's programs and goals. Another important part of this role involves resolving concerns related to casework or business operations, responding to inquiries from the public or government officials, and keeping accurate records when issues arise. To be successful in this role, you will need knowledge of budgeting, employee development, supervision, counseling, public and human relations, administrative management, and OOD's policies and procedures. Strong reasoning skills are essential for identifying problems, gathering information, and drawing conclusions. You should be proficient using Microsoft Office and related agency software, as well as general office equipment. The role requires the ability to organize and classify information, work well with diverse individuals, and handle sensitive situations with professionalism. Understanding government processes and maintaining clear, respectful communication will help you guide your team and support the community effectively. If you are motivated to help others succeed and want to contribute to OOD's mission, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Overview 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. Pay Information Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the Careers.

Ohio.gov job posting. Location Requirements Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. 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. Applications and Selections Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to . Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on "My Jobpage." On the Careers.

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Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact . The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam. Background Check The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All final applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to complete and pass a urinalysis to test for restricted substances as a condition of employment. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. An applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. Why Work for the State of Ohio 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 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) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 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, Communications, Change Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Performance Management, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Critical thinking, Developing Others Supplemental Information Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve. If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact so proper arrangements can be made. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Expected hours:

40 per week

Work Location:

In person