Business Enterprise Consultant

OOD Lakewood (OODLAKEWD)
14725 Detroit Avenue
Suite 202
Lakewood, 44107

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!

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!

Now accepting applications from current Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities employees only.

Business Enterprise Consultant Position Overview

Are you a business professional looking to make a difference in public service? Join OOD as a Business Enterprise Consultant, where you'll provide expert retail and food service management consultation to blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs in vending and cafeteria facilities. Your role will include advising on operations, management, administration, staffing, finance, profitability, safety, and health. You'll ensure regulatory and contract compliance by working closely with state and federal agencies, offering innovative business growth strategies, and forecasting sales and profit goals. Additionally, you'll play a key role in budgeting, equipment planning, and purchasing, while thoughtfully appraising operator performance and acting as a liaison to mediate issues and resolve customer complaints.

In this position, you'll also assess potential new business sites on military, federal, or state properties, and plan and coordinate third-party moves and installations.

Experience in retail and service industry management is highly relevant and valued. You'll have the opportunity to learn about program-specific contract language, relevant federal and state regulations and gain ServSafe certification. We seek a compassionate and detail-oriented individual passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving entrepreneurial success.

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.

Business Enterprise Consultant Duties:

• Provide retail and food service consultative advice to people who are legally blind or visually impaired.
• Travel throughout the state with focus mainly in assigned region.
• Conduct inventory of equipment and products.
• Meets routinely with grantors, operators, and vendors.

• Procurement of equipment.

A Successful Business Enterprise Consultant:

• Experienced in retail or food service management.
• Anticipates both routine and non-routine incidents.
• Works independently and also enjoys being part of a team.
• Has strong conflict resolution skills.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or work authorization.

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 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

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. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment	At Hire	6 months	18 months	30 months	42 months	54 Months	66 Months
Pay Range	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	s