Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - East Central Region

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – East Central Region (250009JP)

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)

Agency Contact: Sarah Baty, OOD.Talent Acquisitiono.gov

Work Location

Canton BSVI/BVR – 816 30th Street NW, Canton, OH 44709

Other Locations:
Mansfield – 800 Park Avenue West, Suite 105, Mansfield, OH 44906

Compensation

$29.08/hour (unless required by legislation). For eligible certifications (CRC, LPC, LPCC, LISW) start at $31.74/hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Primary Job Skill

Vocational Rehabilitation

Agency Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. The agency partners with businesses, education, and non‑profit organizations to develop customized employment plans, and manages the state’s Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.

Position Overview

As a VRC, you will maintain a caseload of individuals with disabilities seeking competitive integrated employment (CIE). You will provide vocational rehabilitation counseling, collaborate with support teams, use labor‑market data, identify employment barriers, and connect participants to programs and opportunities.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Duties

• Interview individuals with disabilities to gather detailed information about work history and medical situation.
• Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
• Interpret diagnostic information to assess participant needs.
• Advise individuals and families regarding strengths, limitations, and vocational goals.
• Collaborate with community providers to help participants achieve goals.
• Develop comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE) for participants.

Desired Qualities

• Highly organized with efficient time‑management skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent public relations and customer‑service skills.
• Proficient interviewing and computer skills.
• Collaborative, with ability to build rapport.
• Knowledge of the local labor market.

Pay Information

Starting salary is Step 1; advancement after 6 months and annually thereafter.

• At Hire: $29.08/hour – $60,486.00 annual
• 6 months: $30.43/hour – $63,294.00 annual
• 18 months: $31.74/hour – $66,019.00 annual
• 30 months: $33.35/hour – $69,368.00 annual
• 42 months: $34.96/hour – $72,717.00 annual
• 54 months: $36.65/hour – $76,232.00 annual

Location Requirements

Position available in Canton and Mansfield. Day‑time travel within Ohio may be required.

Application & Selection

Ensure your online application demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Transcripts are required; submit unofficial transcript by deadline via application attachment or by email to OOD.Talent Acquisitiono.gov. The selection process includes an online assessment and a remote structured interview.

All communications will be sent via email. Applicants requiring technical assistance may contact careers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, free dental, vision, and basic life insurance after eligibility
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster‑care leave
• Education and development opportunities
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and deferred compensation options

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, business administration, human resources, economics or a related rehabilitation or human services area AND 24 months of direct work with individuals with disabilities.

OR Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, or related rehabilitation or human services area.

OR Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, law, management, public administration or related field with competency in the employment sector and 12 months of direct work with individuals with disabilities.

Job

Skills:

Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Human Services, Public Relations, Budgeting, Organizing and Planning, Collaboration, Time Management, Intercultural Communication, Analysis.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that reflects the diversity of the Ohioans we serve.

Accessibility & ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in line with the ADA.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of recreational marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

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