Counselor in Charge

Health & Human Services; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

NCFlex program

Paid vacation

Sick and community service leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Durham County seeks a Counselor in Charge to lead day-to-day administration of the rehab program. You will supervise a team of 5 Rehabilitation Counselors, 2 Casework Technicians, and 1 Human Services Coordinator, while partnering with the Unit Manager to meet productivity and service goals.

Role focuses on directing operations, ensuring quality casework, and providing staff development and technical supervision within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling from an accredited institution.
• Current certification as a CRCC rehabilitation counselor.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Successful completion of independent counselor status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals on the caseload with job development and placement to complete rehabilitation plans.
• Administer casework approvals, ensure quality service delivery, and support budget development and performance management.
• Staff development, training, and consultation/technical assistance to subordinate staff.
• Carry out other related assignments as determined by the Unit Manager.

Skills

Casework methods

Rehabilitation counseling

Legal and policy awareness

Interpersonal & stakeholder relations

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling

CRCC certification

Job description

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

• 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

Eligibility

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.

Salary Range

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.

Preferred Qualifications / Management Preferences

• 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.

Qualifications

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. Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor; or Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Successful completion of the agency requirements for independent counselor status.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.