Accessible Ohio Specialist (VRPA)

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Accessible Ohio Specialist (VRPA)  (250003JQ)
 
Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact Name and Information: Vanessa Roach, [email protected]
Unposting Date: May 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Compensation: $34.14/hour (unless required by legislation)
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union

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. 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 ood.ohio.gov.

Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!

Job Description
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 Ohio's 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, you'll be at the forefront of creating inclusive spaces for all. 

To excel in this role, you'll 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, you'll 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, you'll 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 job-ready candidates, and to support businesses in the hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. The Accessible Ohio program, part of EIS, partners with Ohio’s businesses, communities, venues, attractions, and employers to support their accessibility goals.  In addition, EIS is instrumental in the development and implementation of the agency’s 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 consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to [email protected].

“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 vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.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 [email protected].

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. 

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
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