Community Employment Program Specialist

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Casework Associate I (S) in Morganton, NC. The role supports individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind, helping them pursue career and independent living goals with counseling and individualized plans.

Under supervision, you will coordinate services, arrange evaluations, and develop rehabilitation plans to remove barriers to employment.

Qualifications

• Counsel individuals with disabilities and coordinate services to achieve employment goals.
• Develop individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumers.
• Arrange evaluations and other services as indicated on the IPE.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating diagnostic records to determine eligibility and required services.
• Developing and implementing individualized plans of rehabilitation services.
• Arranging for appropriate evaluations and other services as indicated on the Individualized Plan for Employment.
• Conducting in-person home visits when needed for service provision.
• Interviewing consumers to assess need and oversee planned services.
• Engaging in administrative duties including documentation and caseload management.
• Participating in training and professional development activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served; or Bachelor's degree and one year related experience

Job description

Casework Associate I (S)

Position Number: 60054931

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 Casework Associate I position is located in Morganton, NC at WorkSource West in Burke County. This position serves individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deaf-blind across several counties within the catchment area. The primary purpose of this position, under the supervision of the Unit manager or designee, is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help consumers overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic records and data to determine eligibility and required services
• Developing and implementing individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumers
• Arranging for appropriate evaluations and other services as indicated on the Individualized Plan for Employment
• Conducting in-person home visits when needed for service provision
• Interviewing consumers for the purpose of assessing need and overseeing the provision of planned services
• Engaging in various administrative duties including case service documentation, caseload management, staff and other administrative meetings
• Participating in training and professional development activities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range $35,596 - $52,000 Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

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

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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 & 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.
• Visit website for State Benefits Supplemental and Contact Information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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 there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Minimum Education and Experience

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.