Work Incentives Consultant

State of Ohio; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities seeks a Work Incentives Consultant to join our Policy and Partnerships team. You will help individuals learnabout public benefits and the work incentives available to support theiremployment goals.

Through planningsessions and written reports, you will translate complex information in a clearand approachable way, always ensuring that Social Security and other publicprogram beneficiaries receive accurate, complete, and timely guidance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in business or public administration, human services or related field.
• CWIC or Work Incentive Practitioner certification or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Educate individuals about public benefits and work incentives to support employment goals.
• Translate complex information into clear, approachable guidance for Social Security beneficia ries.
• Prepare planning sessions and written reports with detailed benefits analysis and follow-up.
• Collaborate with statewide partners and provide liaison support for policy interpretation.

Skills

Vocational Rehabilitation

Budgeting

Customer Service

Human Services

Technical Writing

Interpreting Data

Organizing and Planning

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or public administration

CWIC or Work Incentive Practitioner certification

Equivalent minimum qualifications

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Work Location:

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. Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!

What You'll Do

Opportunitiesfor Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a Work Incentives Consultant tojoin our Policy and Partnerships team. In this role you will help individuals learnabout public benefits and the work incentives available to support theiremployment goals.

Through planningsessions and written reports, you will translate complex information in a clearand approachable way, always ensuring that Social Security and other publicprogram beneficiaries receive accurate, complete, and timely guidance. Thisposition also focuses on detailed and individualized benefits analysis. Inaddition, you will participate in ongoing follow-up with Social Security beneficiaries,collaborate with statewide partners and technical experts, and serve as aliaison to staff to support consistent policy interpretation and improvedservice delivery. The role involves handling sensitive information andstatewide travel for meetings, training, and conferences.

To besuccessful in this role, you should be skilled in reviewing technicalinformation, communicating effectively with customers, and applyingproblem-solving skills. The position also requires the ability to manage andprioritize work, develop complex reports and plans, make calculations, usesound research methods, manage sensitive inquiries, and deliver presentationsusing various platforms. As part of OOD’smission to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment andindependence, this role plays an impactful part in helping individuals makeinformed 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 growingpartnership landscape effectively while adhering to policies and regulationsthat govern our work. The division is responsible for leading efforts related to VocationalRehabilitation (VR) policies, training, providers, interagency partnerships,the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and Ohio's OODCouncil.

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.

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 [e-mail] so proper arrangements can be made.

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.

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, HumanServices, Technical Writing, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning,Problem Solving, Written Communication