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Mobile Services Unit Coordinator

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact Name and Information: Ashley Hipps, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: Aug 13, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: 150 OOD Cmplx 150 East Campus View Boulevard Columbus 43235-4604
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

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

Primary Job Skill: Vocational Rehabilitation
Technical Skills: Operations, Promotional Campaigns, Planning and Development, Program Management, Project Management, Public Relations
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Growth Mindset, Organizing and Planning, Strategic Thinking, Visionary Thinking

Mobile Services Unit Coordinator

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.

Mobile Services Unit Coordinator Position Overview:

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is looking for an experienced program or project manager looking to make a difference in public service as our Mobile Services Unit Coordinator to lead and manage the launch of our new Mobile Services Unit. In this role, you will develop a statewide strategy to deliver services to hard-to-reach and underserved areas, engage in community outreach, and devise innovative solutions for serving people with disabilities. You will collaborate closely with OOD staff across the state, including Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, the OOD Communications team, and the mobile unit's drivers.

If you're organized, creative, and excited about pioneering a new service delivery model, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

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.

Significant in-state travel during work hours required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver's license.

Mobile Services Unit Coordinator Duties:

Develops service and outreach priorities for the use of the mobile service unit
Uses data and input from internal and external partners to identify local events and service needs
Collaborates with service providers and other mobile units to host events that provide multiple services and supports to the disability community
Coordinates with other OOD departments to prepare mobile services unit for events
Collects and analyzes data related to the services provided on the mobile services unit
Develops and maintains tools and communications used by internal and external partners for the use of the mobile services unit
Prepares regular reports

A Successful Mobile Services Unit Coordinator Has:

Project or event management experience
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
Flexibility to travel to events around the state

Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) Division Overview:

The Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) offers vocational rehabilitation services to Ohioans with disabilities 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 with disabilities and to be the service provider of choice for our customers.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mission Statement

OOD is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and is actively engaged in continual DEIA improvement. OOD is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing DEIA 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 rich diversity of the Ohioans we serve. OOD is intentional in cultivating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued, as demonstrated by the way we treat all individuals.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.DiversityandInclusion@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. Opportunities of Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Application Requirements

Please ensure your online application 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 MQs due to college courses, a degree, and/or relevant licensure, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcript by the posting deadline by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov.

“See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.

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.

Selection Process

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 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 Skills: Operations, Planning and Development, Program Management, Project Management, Promotional Campaigns, Public Relations

Professional Skills: Organizing and Planning, Adaptability, Establishing Relationships, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Strategic Thinking, Visionary Thinking

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.

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.