Counselor in Charge (CIC)

Health & Human Services; Morehead City (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Standard and supplemental retirement

NCFlex program

Paid vacation, sick leave, community/0

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Morehead City Satellite Office, seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor to oversee vocational rehabilitation services for eligible individuals with disabilities. The role includes supervising staff, guiding casework, and ensuring compliance with policies while maintaining productive partnerships with providers and employers.

The position emphasizes developing plans, supervising a team, and managing caseloads with focus on outcomes,

Qualifications

• 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 CRCC, and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge/experience with independent counselor status requirements and ability to supervise a small program of rehabilitation services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, peers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumers.
• To orchestrate and oversee the provision of planned services.
• To directly provide guidance and counseling and job placement assistance.
• To develop and maintain networks of service providers, employers, and community resources.
• To engage in administrative duties including case documentation, caseload management, and program/fiscal planning.
• To participate in training and professional development activities.
• Provide casework supervision for non-independent counselors as assigned.
• Provide casework consultation and approval of successful outcomes to all counselors as designated.

Skills

Program supervision

Relationship building

Independent judgment

Case management

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling

CRCC certification

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD Job Classification Title Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (NS) Position Number 60054492 Grade NC13

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

The Counselor in Charge is located in the Morehead City Satellite Office and is responsible for providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities, supporting them in achieving and maintaining competitive employment. The role manages a high volume of monthly referrals and delivers services in accordance with State, Federal, and Agency policies and guidelines. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in casework decisions, except in instances requiring approval by the Unit Manager, Chief of Policy, or other designated authority. This position also provides guidance and instruction to assigned counselors on casework issues, reviews and approves casework for designated Rehabilitation Counselor I staff, and monitors assigned caseloads for outcome goals, budgets, and overall program management. Caseload assignments for casework approval are determined by the Unit Manager based on unit needs.

• Develop and implement individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumers,
• To orchestrate and oversee the provision of planned services,
• To directly provide guidance and counseling and job placement assistance,
• To develop and maintain networks of service providers, employers, and community resources,
• To engage in various administrative duties (including case service documentation, caseload management, program and fiscal planning, and staff and other administrative meetings),
• To participate in training and professional development activities.
• Provide casework supervision for non-independent counselors as assigned.
• Provide casework consultation and approval of successful outcomes to all counselors as designated and ensures services are provided to eligible consumers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Ability to independently manage and supervise a small program of rehabilitation services Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, peer professional and subordinate professional/support staff

Salary

Salary Grade Range $50,088 - $87,654

Recruitment Range $50,088 - $72,000

Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

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

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.

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Contact Information

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

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

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.