Work Incentives Consultant
Bachelor's
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Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact Name and Information: Michelle DiGrandi, OOD.TalentAcqisition@OOD.ohio.gov
Work Location:
242 West Federal Street, Suite 403
Youngstown, Ohio, 44503
United States
242 West Federal Street, Suite 403
Youngstown, Ohio, 44503
United States
Compensation: $27.48/ Hour (unless required by legislation)
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 8AM - 5PM M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Vocational Rehabilitation
Who We Are
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.
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What You'll Do
Opportunities
for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a Work Incentives Consultant to
join our Policy and Partnerships team. In this role you will help individuals learn
about public benefits and the work incentives available to support their
employment goals.
Through planning sessions and written reports, you will translate complex information in a clear and approachable way, always ensuring that Social Security and other public program beneficiaries receive accurate, complete, and timely guidance. This position also focuses on detailed and individualized benefits analysis. In addition, you will participate in ongoing follow-up with Social Security beneficiaries, collaborate with statewide partners and technical experts, and serve as a liaison to staff to support consistent policy interpretation and improved service delivery. The role involves handling sensitive information and statewide travel for meetings, training, and conferences.
To be successful in this role, you should be skilled in reviewing technical information, communicating effectively with customers, and applying problem-solving skills. The position also requires the ability to manage and prioritize work, develop complex reports and plans, make calculations, use sound research methods, manage sensitive inquiries, and deliver presentations using various platforms.
As part of OOD’s mission to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment and independence, this role plays an impactful part in helping individuals make informed decisions about work, benefits, and long-term stability.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or work authorization.
Division Information
OOD’s Division of Policy & Partnerships helps the agency navigate our growing partnership landscape effectively while adhering to policies and regulations that govern our work.
The
division is responsible for leading efforts related to Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) policies, training, providers, interagency partnerships,
the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and Ohio's OOD
Council.
Additional Information
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.
You can find pay tables for all State of Ohio classifications at das.ohio.gov.
Location Requirements:
Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection; however, some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details 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 OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov.
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 careers@ohio.gov.
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the SEIU/1199 Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked 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 contact OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made.
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:
Undergraduate core program in business or public administration, human services or related field (e.g. health administration, social work, psychology, sociology, special education, speech pathology).
-OR Undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file current Community Work Incentives Coordinator (CWIC) or Work Incentive Practitioner (WIP) certification.
-OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications noted above
Job Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation, Budgeting, Customer Service, Human Services, Technical Writing, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Written Communication
-OR Undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file current Community Work Incentives Coordinator (CWIC) or Work Incentive Practitioner (WIP) certification.
-OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications noted above
Job Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation, Budgeting, Customer Service, Human Services, Technical Writing, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Written Communication
ADA Statement:
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.
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.
Drug-Free Workplace:
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.