Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor - Lakewood

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor – Lakewood (250009O2)

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)

Agency Contact: Vanessa Roach, OOD.Talent Acquisitiono.gov

Location: OOD Lakewood, 14725 Detroit Avenue Suite 202, Lakewood, 441 الاقتولـ2747442•

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

Compensation: $39.22 / hour (subject to law or union contract)

Position Overview

Provides direct supervision of vocational rehabilitation staff, onboarding and training new employees, monitoring and evaluating performance, implementing policies and procedures, reviewing casework, developing community partnerships, and coordinating outreach to promote OOD services.

No visa sponsorship for this position.

• Evaluate staff performance by reviewing completed work assignments.
• Identify and ensure staff development and training needs are met.
• Prepare reports and compose related correspondence.
• Assess quality of services provided by vocational rehabilitation staff.
• Supervise casework in line with agency policies and procedures.
• Act as longitude liaison with community rehabilitation program providers.

• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented.
• Efficient time‑management skills.
• Critical thinker who can make independent decisions.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills.

Starting salary:
Step 1. Advances to next step after six months and annually thereafter. Cost‑of‑living increases apply each year. Longevity supplements begin after five years.

Hourly: $39.22 → $55.99 (Step 1–8)

Annual: $81,578.00 → $ (Step 1–8)

Required to work on site 5 days per week. Employees must live within reasonable distance to allow timely travel to the workplace. Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. Own transportation or valid driver’s license required.

Online application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate will result in dismissal from consideration.

Applicants who meet qualifications through education may attach transcripts in the Additional Attachments (Step 7) or email them to OOD.Talent Acquisitiono.gov.

Application status updates appear on “My Jobpage” after login. Technical assistance may be requested at careers.

Select candidates will undergo a criminal background check and may be required to complete a urinalysis to test for restricted substances. Positive marijuana tests may disqualify until documentation of medical prescription is provided.

• Medical Coverage
• Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)
• Public retirement system (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation via Ohio Deferred Compensation

* Benefits eligibility depends on various factors. Contact the agency candidate listed above for specific details.

• Three years experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or program specialist with OOD.
• OR undergraduate core program in human services plus five years direct counseling experience.
• OR graduate core program in human services plus four years direct counseling experience.
• OR equivalent education and experience per minimum qualifications.

Job

Skills:

Vocational Rehabilitation, Change Management, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Program Management, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Emotional Intelligence, Flexibility

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that reflects the Ohioans we serve.

We welcome a diverse applicant pool.

If you require accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.Oand Ao.gov.

The State of Ohio is committed to access and inclusion for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and related laws.

The State of Ohio prohibits recreational marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.