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Now accepting applications for:
American Sign Language Interpreter
Program Administrator 1
Hourly with 5% Bilingual Supplement : $25.76
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.
Locations Available:
Toledo BSVI/BVR - 5241 Southwyck Boulevard, Suite 200, Toledo, Ohio 43614
Akron BSVI/BVR - 172 South Broadway Street, Suite 404, Akron, Ohio 44308
150 OOD Cmplx - 150 East Campus View Boulevard, Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Who We Are:
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. It is accomplished through its Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). A fourth area is the Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS), which is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers.
What We Do:
OOD 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. To learn more about OOD, please visit our website: ood.ohio.gov
Our Guiding Principles:
In striving for excellence in service, we will:
- Listen first
- Act with a sense of urgency
- Honor diversity
- Foster inclusiveness
- Value collaboration
- Inspire innovation
- Be transparent
- Be accountable
- Celebrate success
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.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Position Overview:
Provides Sign Language interpreting and accessibility services for employees and partners of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), as well as the participants we serve. Partners with internal customers to ensure communication, outreach & advocacy efforts are accessible and inclusive.
ASL Interpreter Duties:
- Provides American Sign Language (ASL) &/or other forms of English signing interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing translating between spoken and a signed language.
- Formulates & implements program policy related to facilitation of effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Provides interpreting services one-on-one & for OOD staff at professional meetings, trainings, professional development, disciplinary actions, workforce planning etc.; identifies resources needed & previews information as applicable to confirm understanding of material to be interpreted; prepares for interpreting assignment.
- Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Code of Professional Conduct.
- Provides mentoring services & assists with special assignments & projects.
A Successful ASL Interpreter Has:
- A willingness to be a part of a team, with other interpreters, content developers, and the individuals receiving services.
- A desire to learn, developing an understanding about a wide variety of programs and the unique vocabulary with each program.
- The ability to be flexible in communication modality and support the consumer's needs, scaffolding language and learning style approaches.
- A love for working with a variety of people an in a variety of settings.
- Ability to travel throughout the community where communication services are required.
What's in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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.
OOD strives 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.
Qualifications
Position Specific Minimum Qualification (PSMQ): Fluency in American Sign Language or other non-verbal means of communication (e.g. manually coded-English)
AND the following:
36 months training or 36 months experience in business administration, management science or public administration. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
OR
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
OR
Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
OR
Equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Program Management, American Sign Language, Customer Service, Operational Support, Project Management, Scheduling, Confidentiality, Intercultural Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Customer Focus
