Case Manager

Arts In Wilmington; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NCFlex program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Case Manager I for Wayne County. You will serve as the case manager for Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities, building rehabilitation plans and coordinating services for students referred by EIPD Counselors.

You will document services, maintain records, and work with other professionals and agencies to address total rehabilitative needs, ensuring smooth transitions through admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the program.
• One year of experience in a related area may substitute education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the student’s rehabilitation plan from admission to discharge.
• Document service provision and maintain student records.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation personnel, outside agencies, and the community to address needs.

Skills

Case management experience

Disability counseling experience

Team collaboration

Strong written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Case Manager# State of North Carolina Careers## Case ManagerApply: Wayne County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR-127373**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**## **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** *Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.* • 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:**The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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. **Supplemental Contact Information**: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. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Application Process **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.* 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.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.*Veterans’ 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 AccommodationsConsistent 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. **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.**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.**Recruiter:**Charlene Michele Moore **Contact:****DHHS Workday Support Form**