Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor - Columbus

Schedule: Full-time

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor (VRS) Position Overview

Provides direct supervision to vocational rehabilitation staff; onboards and trains new staff; monitors and evaluates employee performance; oversees implementation of policies and procedures; reviews and guides vocational rehabilitation casework; develops partnerships with community stakeholders; coordinates outreach efforts to promote OOD services.

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/ or community presence. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

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.

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor Duties

Evaluates employee performance through the review of completed work assignments.

Identifies staff development and training needs, and ensures staff training is completed.

Reviews and prepares reports, and composes correspondence related to the work.

Reviews the quality of services being provided by vocational rehabilitation staff.

Supervises casework in accordance with the policies and procedures of the agency.

Serves as liaison with various community rehabilitation program providers.

A Successful Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Is highly organized, self-motivated & team-oriented.

Has efficient time-management skills.

Is able to think critically and make decisions independently.

Has strong internal & external customer service skills.

Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI)

The Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) offers vocational rehabilitation services to Ohioans who are blind or have low vision and want to gain, maintain, or return to meaningful employment or personal independence. Working in partnership with county and state agencies, public facilities, and universities across the state, BSVI programs strive to enable premier career opportunities for individuals who are blind and to be the service provider of choice for our customers.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

EX 14

Hourly

$39.22

$41.46

$43.68

$46.05

$48.66

$51.36

$53.49

$55.99

Annual

$81,578.00

$86,237.00

$90,854.00

$95,784.00

$101,213.00

$106,829.00

$111,259.00

$116,459.00

Location Requirements

We are increasing our in-office presence to 5 days per week across all OOD locations as space permits. The transition timeline for each office is being determined and more information will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

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 .

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 .

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.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to complete and pass a urinalysis to test for restricted substances as a condition of employment. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. An applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

3 years experience as vocational rehabilitation counselor or vocational rehabilitation program specialist with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.

-OR completion of undergraduate core program in human services area AND 5 years experience in private/governmental agency in position providing direct counseling services.

-OR completion of graduate core program in human services area AND 4 years experience in private/governmental agency in a position providing direct counseling services.

-OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

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