Job Developer Supervisor (VRPA) Northwest Region

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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.

Job Developer Supervisor (VRPA) Position Overview: 

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Job Developer Supervisor. In this role, you will lead a team of internal job developers who help connect individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment opportunities.

As a supervisor, you will guide your team through every step of the job development process—from initial referrals and job readiness training to job placement and retention. You’ll provide coaching on resume writing, interview preparation, and the use of tools like AWARE and Tableau. You’ll also help your team build strong relationships with local employers and community partners, ensuring that participants are matched with jobs that align with their goals and strengths.

This position also plays an important role in supporting OOD’s outreach efforts. You’ll work closely with Business Relations Specialists to coordinate events like job fairs, employer spotlights, and training sessions such as Windmills. You’ll help onboard and train new staff, offer technical assistance, and ensure that job developers are equipped to support both participants and employers effectively.

To succeed in this role, you should have experience in management, employee development, and public relations. Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to use data tools and office software.

If you're passionate about helping others achieve their employment goals and want to make an impactful difference in your community, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with OOD.

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)

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.

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 [email protected]. 

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.