Southern Ohio Council of Governments

06/10/2026

SOCOG is hiring an Executive Assistant. This is a full-time position. Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, Experience preferred in at least two fields of the position description. For more information, please visit: https://www.socog.org/resources/job-postings.html

06/09/2026

DODD Announces June Session of the 2026 Provider Training Series

Attention: Provider Agencies, Direct Support Professionals, Independent Providers, County Board Provider Support Personnel, Licensed Waiver Facilities

Staff from DODD’s Office of Compliance will host a training for providers, How to Prepare for a Compliance Review, on June 25 at 10 AM.

The 90-minute virtual session will cover a high-level overview of expectations for agency and independent providers.

Visit DODD’s event page to register. https://dodd.ohio.gov/about-us/communication/events/how-to-prepare-for-a-compliance-review-06252026

Agency directors of operations, independent providers, and licensed facility administrators can use this training toward their annual requirements.

If you have questions or need accommodations, email [email protected].

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06/09/2026

SOCOG is hiring a MUI Coordinator. This is a full-time position. Requirements: Eligible for investigative Agent Certification. For more information click here: https://www.socog.org/resources/job-postings.html

06/01/2026

SOCOG is hiring an Early Intervention Development Specialist. This is a part-time position in Jackson County, OH. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Education or Social Work is required along with one to two years experience. For more information click here: https://www.socog.org/resources/job-postings.html

04/22/2026

SOCOG is offering a CPR/First Aid class on Wednesday, May 8, 2026 from 9am to 2pm. The cost is $65.00 in advance. If you would like to register for the course, please do so online at https://www.socog.org/training/register-pay-online.html or by calling 740-775-5030, ext. 420. The course is held at 167 W. Main St, Chillicothe OH 45601.

03/30/2026

Have a Very Blessed Easter Weekend!

03/26/2026

West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill to bring the Blue Envelope program to the entire state of West Virginia.
Their program is modeled after ours so users of Ohio’s Blue Envelope program can travel through WV knowing the Blue Envelope is recognized in that state. 💙

03/19/2026

SOCOG is offering Medication Administration Training. This is a two-day, 16 hour training on April 7th and 8th, from 9 am to 5:30 pm. The cost is $140. For more information and to register, visit our website at https://www.socog.org/training/current-schedule.html or call our office at 740-775-5030 x420.

03/16/2026

SOCOG is offering Annual Provider Training next Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 11 am to 5:30 pm. The cost is $100 per person
For the course description and to register for the class, visit our website at https://www.socog.org/training/course-descriptions.html # or call our office at 740-775-5030 x420.

03/16/2026

At Tuesday's meeting, our advocacy group will be sharing how individuals can be involved in their county fair by submitting projects in the various categories. And, if you need help finding or starting a project, we can help with that too.

Tomorrow's meeting will feature Ross County Advocate Heather Giles who will share the many projects she submits to her county fair. Heather will answer questions about the fair contests and tell us what we need to do to enter our own projects.
This meeting is being hosted at Advancing Abilities at 56 Maple Lane in Chillicothe. All are welcome!

The meeting can be accessed virtually at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401255959?pwd=wb8jJu4EKlJlE5Ai9BLPXVTnnLd7Sw.1
Meeting ID: 854 0125 5959
Passcode: 827885