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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Our Mission

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency whose mission is to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence.

Employment

OOD helps 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. Our Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) tag-team to provide these services in partnership with hundreds of providers across Ohio.

Our Division of Employer and Innovation Services also helps Ohio companies recruit, retain, and achieve workplace accessibility for employees with disabilities.

Disability Determination

OOD also supports Ohioans applying for disability insurance or supplemental income by helping to determine whether they medically qualify for federal disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Our Division of Disability Determination provides this support in agreement with the SSA.

Independence

Independence for Ohioans with disabilities unites and drives all aspects of our agency. Our services, programs, and partnerships aim to help Ohioans live with greater independence and create a dependable foundation for their lives.

Through our Accessible Ohio initiative, we also consult with Ohio businesses, venues, attractions, and communities to identify barriers and establish goals for accessibility. This directly supports Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's commitment to making Ohio a disability-inclusion state and model employer of individuals with disabilities.

 

Guiding Principles

Our mission drives the work we do. Our principles guide how we do it. We aim for service excellence by:

  • Listening first
  • Acting with a sense of urgency
  • Honoring diversity
  • Fostering inclusiveness
  • Valuing collaboration
  • Inspiring innovation
  • Being transparent and accountable
  • Celebrating success

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

OOD ensures adherence to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws/regulations through strategic planning, employee education, counseling, and complaint investigation/resolution. In addition, HR administers the reasonable accommodation process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Full time
 
Senior Budget Analyst
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Columbus, OH, USA
Senior Budget Analyst Position Overview Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to join our Fiscal team. This position will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and monitoring budgets and allocations for OOD's programs, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing valuable insights to inform decision-making. As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will conduct in-depth data analysis related to OOD's annual and biennial budgets, assisting in the preparation of long and short-term budget planning models and trend analysis. You will prepare projections and analysis for the agency's annual budget and Biennial Budget submission, including the development of multivariate models utilizing statistical and quantitative analysis. Collaborating closely with program staff, you will ensure quality control in model development, data collection, and analysis, troubleshooting related problems as needed. Additionally, you will...

Dec 16, 2025
Full time
 
Senior Financial Analyst
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Columbus, OH, USA
Senior Financial Analyst Position Overview Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Finance team as a Senior Financial Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to support OOD’s mission of helping Ohioans with disabilities achieve quality employment and independence by ensuring strong financial operations and responsible use of public funds. In this role, you will lead financial analysis and reporting efforts across the agency. You’ll work with multiple financial systems (e.g., OAKS FIN, AWARE, NCPS, BEWeb, and CATS) to research and resolve complex issues, track projections, and ensure data accuracy. Your work will involve preparing and presenting financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, including those required by state and federal guidelines. You’ll also design custom reports using tools like Tableau and Cognos to help monitor fiscal processes and identify trends. As a lead...

Dec 11, 2025