Case Manager

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Casework Associate I (S) in Wayne County at WorkSource East Training Center. The role tutors students referred to EIPD by counselors, developing rehabilitation plans and coordinating vocational skills training from admission to discharge.

The Case Manager works with other rehabilitation personnel, agencies and the community to address total rehabilitative needs and document services for successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the student rehabilitation plan from admission to discharge.
• Provide case management and coordinate training across vocational skills programs.
• Document service provision and maintain student records.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation staff, external agencies and community partners to address total rehabilitative needs.

Skills

Knowledge of case management

Experience with people with disabilit

Teamwork experience

Excellent written and oral comms

Job description

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.

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.

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.

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .