Case Manager

Health & Human Services; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation/sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Health & Human Services seeks a Casework Associate I for the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) in Wayne County at the WorkSource East Training Center. The role manages rehabilitation plans for students referred by EIPD counselors, documenting services and coordinating with staff and community partners.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in case management or counseling with people with disabilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the student rehabilitation plan.
• Document service provision and maintain student records.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation personnel, outside agencies, and the community.

Skills

Case management

Disabilities support

Team collaboration

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Job Title and Identification

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD Job Classification Title Casework Associate I (S) Position Number 60055205 Grade NC04

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position is located in Wayne County at WorkSource East Training Center. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as case manager for Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities, EIPD, (formerly Vocational Rehabilitation), students who are referred to WorkSource East by their EIPD Counselors. Employee Development Services (vocational skills training) are a specialized field of rehabilitation. The Case Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the student’s rehabilitation plan. He/she is responsible for all phases of training from admission to discharge. The Case Manager documents service provision and maintains student records. He/she works closely with other rehabilitation personnel, outside agencies and the community to address the student’s total rehabilitative needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

• Knowledge of or experience in case management
• Knowledge of or experience working with/counseling people with disabilities
• Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Salary Range: $32,287.00-$56,502.00 Recruitment Range: $32,287.00-$56,000.00 Position is funded in part through federal funds.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Criminal Background Check

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.