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Mobile Services Unit Intern (260002SE)

 

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Agency Contact Name and Information: Sarah Baty, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov

Unposting Date: Apr 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location: 150 OOD Cmplx - 150 East Campus View Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43235-4604

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $16.01-24.00/hour

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: Between 8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

 

Primary Job Skill: Vocational Rehabilitation

Technical Skills: Computer Literacy, Scheduling, Customer Service, Operational and Administrative Support, Social Services

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Written Communication

 

Agency Overview

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!

 

Job Description

Mobile Services Unit (MSU) Intern Position Overview

In this internship, you will support the Mobile Services Unit (MSU) at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities by assisting with the planning and coordination of community outreach events, health fairs, and MSU activities. You’ll help prepare for and attend events across the state of Ohio, help set up the MSU’s mobile office features and technical equipment, and research potential community partners and outreach opportunities. You’ll also prepare branded outreach materials and draft promotional content for supervisor review. Additionally, you’ll contribute to coordination logistics like scheduling meetings, managing email communications, tracking MSU activities and metrics, compiling monthly summaries, organizing consent forms and event documentation.

Though not required, an interest in community outreach, public health, or mobile service delivery, experience creating social media content or basic graphic design, familiarity with data entry or reporting tools, and/or bilingual skills in ASL and/or Spanish are preferred. 

Students at the junior, senior, or graduate level are encouraged to apply, but all applicants who are enthusiastic about supporting the Mobile Services Unit are welcome.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) Overview

The Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) offers vocational rehabilitation services to Ohioans who are blind or have low vision 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 who are blind and to be the service provider of choice for our customers.

Pay Information

Salary will be based upon the student's academic class status (Junior, Senior, 1st Year Grad, etc). This position is not eligible for medical benefits. The current pay scale is below.

Freshman $16.01

Sophomore $17.34

Junior $18.67

Senior $20.00

First Year Grad $21.33

Second Year Grad $22.66

Third Year Grad or higher $24.00

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.

Significant travel within Ohio 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

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. Transcripts are REQUIRED for consideration for this position. 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.  

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.  

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Must be a currently-enrolled college student in good standing.

Supplemental Information

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 OOD.OandA@ood.ohio.gov 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.