Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina; Asheville (NC); Híbrido; USD 43.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor (S) for the Asheville VR/IL Unit in Buncombe County. The primary role is to help individuals with disabilities pursue career goals and independent living by counseling, planning, and coordinating services.

You will evaluate eligibility, develop plans with consumers and guardians, provide supportive counseling, monitor progress, and collaborate with community partners to secure suitable employment.

Formación

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field as required.
• Current certification as a CRCC is preferred/required to qualify.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
• Develop written plans of services with the consumer and guardians.
• Provide rehabilitation services within a guidance and counseling relationship and offer supportive counseling.
• Monitor consumer progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Coordinate with community partners to help individuals with disabilities obtain suitable employment.
• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.

Conocimientos

Disability knowledge/experience

Case management

Team collaboration

Educación

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Master’s degree in related human services field

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRCC)

Descripción del empleo

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Job Classification Title

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

Position Number

60054806

Grade

NC10

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 Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Asheville VR/IL Unit Office in Buncombe County. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor 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 include the following:

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
• Developing written plans of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian
• Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling
• Monitoring consumer progress throughout the service delivery process
• Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed
• Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range $43,267 - $75,718

Recruitment Range $43,267 - $64,000

REPOST -Previous ApplicantsDo Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy

**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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities
• Knowledge of and/or experience with case management
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a team setting

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

Position is funded in part through federal funds

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 & 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.

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Supplemental and 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 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. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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.

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 from an appropriately accredited institution; or
• Master’s degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or
• Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

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.