Counselor in Charge

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NCFlex program

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor to lead the Durham unit office and oversee day-to-day operations of a diverse rehabilitation program.

Responsibilities include supervising 5 Rehabilitation Counselors, 2 Casework Technicians, and 1 Human Services Coordinator, guiding job development, service delivery, and staff development while ensuring quality customer service for the district.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of casework methodology and techniques of rehabilitation counseling
• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing the delivery of rehabilitation or independent living
• Demonstrated ability to interpret medical and psychological data in planning and developing rehabilitative services
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and various professional and specialty services involved in the rehabilitation process.
• Knows VR policy/procedure and can train and work with inexperienced counselors.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals on the caseload with job development, job placement and other services to complete a rehabilitation plan for employment.
• Administrative management tasks to include casework approvals to ensure quality service delivery for the assigned coverage area, budget development and performance management/improvement.
• Staff development/training, and consultation/technical assistance to subordinate staff
• Work may include other related assignments as determined by Unit Manager

Skills

Casework methodology

Rehabilitation counseling

Federal and state laws knowledge

Interpreting medical data

Relationship building

Job description

Position Information

Position Number: 60055280

Grade: NC13

Job Classification Title: Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (NS)

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 Durham County, Durham unit office. This position provides leadership and day to day administrative operation of the Durham office, The Counselor in Charge will assist the Unit Manager with work which involves planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a diverse rehabilitation program's day-to-day operations.

The Counselor in Charge also works with the Unit Manager and staff to achieve unit goals for productivity and quality customer service. This position will be responsible for daily supervision, leadership and assigned casework supervision and approval for Rehabilitation Counselors and other assigned staff. This position directly supervises 5 Rehabilitation Counselors with a general caseload, 2 Casework Technicians, and 1 Human Services Coordinator.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Assist individuals on the caseload with job development, job placement and other services to complete a rehabilitation plan for employment.
• Administrative management tasks to include casework approvals to ensure quality service delivery for the assigned coverage area, budget development and performance management/improvement.
• Staff development/training, and consultation/technical assistance to subordinate staff
• Work may include other related assignments as determined by Unit Manager

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $50,088.00-$87,654.00

Recruitment Range: $50,088.00-$75,000.00

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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

Internal Posting

This is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services Employees, and eligible RIF candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Management Preferences (not required)

• In-depth knowledge of casework methodology and techniques of rehabilitation counseling
• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing the delivery of rehabilitation or independent living
• Demonstrated ability to interpret medical and psychological data in planning and developing rehabilitative services
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and various professional and specialty services involved in the rehabilitation process.
• Knows VR policy/procedure and can train and work with inexperienced counselors.

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