Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Northwest Region

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Duties

• Interview individuals with disabilities to gather detailed information about their work history, medical situation, and more.
• Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
• Interpret diagnostic information to determine the needs of the participant.
• Counsel individuals and their families concerning strengths and limitations based upon diagnostic information.
• Counsel individuals toward increased functioning and mutually agreeable vocational goals as well as collaborate with community providers to assist participants in achieving goals.
• Develop comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE) for participants.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

• Candidates with the following certifications are eligible to make $32.69/hour: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

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.

Location Requirements

• Lima BSVI/BVR - 2190 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 48505
• Toledo BSVI/BVR - 5241 Southwyck Boulevard, Suite 200, Toledo, OH 43614
• OOD Norwalk - 105 Cleveland Road, Suite A, Norwalk, OH 44857
• OOD Lucas (640 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604)
• Defiance BSVI/BVR - 101 Clinton Suite 1100, Defiance, OH 43512

Reporting Details

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

• Applications and work experience must clearly indicate how they meet minimum qualifications (MQs).
• Transcripts are REQUIRED for consideration for this position.
• Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.”
• Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.
• The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email.

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.
• 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.

Job Skills

• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Human Services
• Public Relations
• Budgeting
• Organizing and Planning
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Analyzation

Technical Skills

• Budgeting
• Counseling and Rehabilitation
• Human Services
• Public Relations
• Vocational Rehabilitation

Professional Skills

• Analyzation
• Collaboration
• Intercultural Communication
• Organizing and Planning
• Time Management

Agency Contact Name and Information

Vanessa Roach, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM