Accessible Ohio Specialist (VRPA)
Accessible Ohio Specialist (VRPA)
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Job Description
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 nonprofit 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. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources support and opportunities that fit their unique needs abilities and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment.To learn more about what we do please visit our website at.
Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!
Accessible Ohio Specialist Position Overview:
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a knowledgeable accessibility professional to make a meaningful impact on accessibility and inclusion across Ohio.
As an Accessible Ohio Specialist you will serve as a liaison between OOD and Ohios businesses communities venues attractions and employers. You will be facilitating consultations identifying accessibility goals and providing resources to enhance accessibility for partners. From evaluating digital and built environments to addressing mobility sensory and communication needs youll be at the forefront of creating inclusive spaces for all.
To excel in this role youll need great communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to analyze complex situations develop comprehensive reports and provide training. You will collaborate with current and potential partners to develop strategies and solutions that break down barriers and promote equal participation as well as leverage your knowledge of assistive technology accessibility guidelines and universal design concepts to drive positive change. Additionally youll have the opportunity to share potential funding options best practices and training resources to support partners in achieving their accessibility goals.
As an Accessible Ohio Specialist youll be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment throughout the state.
Division Overview:
Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS) works to raise awareness of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities mission with employer partners to promote a talent pool of jobready candidates and to support businesses in the hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. The Accessible Ohio program part of EIS partners with Ohios businesses communities venues attractions and employers to support their accessibility goals. In addition EIS is instrumental in the development and implementation of the agencys strategic plan to ensure that client and stakeholder expectations are met while providing value to Ohio taxpayers through efficiency effectiveness and accountability of services.
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 considerationby attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to.
See resume is not a substitution for completing work experience and/or supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must also be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. If See Resume is used in place of work experience your application may not be considered.
Applicants can check their application status and all vacancyrelated email correspondence on My Jobpage. On the job search webpage once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio who require technical assistance (e.g. issues logging in or other systemrelated 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.
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.
Completion of undergraduate core program in human service area business or public administration or related field AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory administrative or related position.
Or completion of graduate core program in human service area business or public administration or related field.
Or equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Writing Communications Occupational Safety Marketing Business Consultation Collaboration Establishing Relationship Presenting Written Communication
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the topranked 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 contactso proper arrangements can be made.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39) and as outlined in the posting.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
