[Ohio-Talk] Fwd: APRIL MEMBERS: Disability Manager Position - City of Toledo, OH

[Jordy Stringer]

Please see below for what sounds like may be an exciting opportunity. Please direct any questions to the information provided in the post.


Jordy D. Stringer
Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living 

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> Date: December 9, 2021 at 3:39:58 PM EST
> To: APRIL Listserv <Elissa at april-rural.org>
> Subject: APRIL MEMBERS: Disability Manager Position - City of Toledo, OH
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> City of Toledo, Disability Manager, to distribute to your networks: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/toledooh
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> Please feel free to share!  The deadline to apply is December 15, 2021.  
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> Disability Manager
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> Salary 
> $66,932.32 - $94,533.92 Annually
> Location 
> Toledo, OH
> Job Type
> Full-Time
> Department
> Diversity and Inclusion
> Job Number
> 2021-00262
> Closing
> 12/15/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
> DESCRIPTION
> BENEFITS
> QUESTIONS
> Description
> POSITION SUMMARY:
> The Disability Manager is responsible for advancing strategic policies and programs for people with disabilities in the City of Toledo and advising the Mayor’s Office and City Departments on the needs of residents with disabilities. The Disability Manager will create and promote programs that make the City of Toledo more inclusive, accessible and a great place to live as well as ensure that people with disabilities have a voice in City Government. This position will serve as the City’s ADA Title II Coordinator and ensure enforcement of the City’s ADA Transition Plan, which establishes a mandatory, coordinated process to construct capital and operational improvements for city facilities so they become accessible. Additional duties include enforcing relevant city ADA policies, responding to accessibility requests, reviewing grievances, and ensuring that residents with disabilities receive timely and appropriate constituent resources and referrals.  The Manager will serve as liaison between City Government and the local community of people with disabilities. 
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> ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 
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> ·         Serve as the liaison between City government and the local community of people with disabilities.
> ·         Develop, promote, and advance strategic policies and programs for people with disabilities in the City of Toledo.
> ·         Work with the Mayor’s Office, City departments, agencies and offices to develop policies and procedures to promote the well-being of people with disabilities within the City.
> ·         Serve as City ADA Title II Coordinator.
> ·         Oversee the update to and enforcement of the City’s ADA Transition Plan, which establishes a mandatory, coordinated process to construct capital and operational improvements of City facilities.
> ·         Develop procedures and resources to ensure City materials are available in alternative formats for residents with disabilities. Develop procedures to have effective communication auxiliary aides and services (such as Braille, Sign Language and Real Time Capturing) available upon request for people who need these services.
> ·         Ensure disability access obligations are included and reviewed in City Request for Proposals and contract language.
> ·         Implement and monitor City’s Grievance procedures for disability complaints. Work with City departments, individuals with disabilities, and community agencies to resolve complaints.
> ·         Develop appropriate assessment and monitoring tools to ensure City compliance with ADA related issues.
> ·         Performs other duties as required.
> REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
> Knowledge of:
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> ·         Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and other Federal, State and local civil rights laws and regulations.
> ·         Program development and execution.
> Skill in:  
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> ·         Problem solving.
> ·         Oral communication.
> ·         Attention to detail.
> ·         Critical thinking.
> Ability to: 
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> ·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
> ·         Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
> REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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> ·         Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of study (i.e. Disability Studies, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education).
> ·         Three (3) years of experience working in advocacy around people with disabilities.
> ·         Three (3) years of experience working in community engagement.
> ·         Experience developing and implementing strategic policy initiatives.
> ·         Possession of a valid driver’s license.
> PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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> ·         Master’s Degree or JD preferred. 
> PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
> The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
> In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit. Occasionally lifting up to 25-pounds. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.
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> WORK ENVIRONMENT:
> The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
> The employee is frequently indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
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> If you need assistance or an accommodation,  or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500. 
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> Class Code: Manager-Administrative Services (7330)  
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> Agency
> City of Toledo
> Address
> One Government Center Ste 1920
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> Toledo, Ohio, 43604
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> Phone
> 419-245-1500
> Website
> http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/
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