Rehabilitation Counselor

Health & Human Services; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

NCFlex program

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor (S) for the Dunn unit in Harnett County.

The counselor will assist individuals with disabilities to achieve career and independent living goals by counseling, planning services, and coordinating supports to overcome barriers and secure employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related human services field.
• Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility for services.
• Develop a written plan of services with the consumer and family.
• Provide rehabilitation services within a counseling relationship and offer supportive counseling.
• Monitor progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Collaborate with community partners to help individuals with disabilities become suitably employed.
• Document service delivery and case progress per agency policy.

Skills

Case management

Disability services

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Master’s degree in related human services field

Job description

Agency and Division

Department of Health and Human Services, Division Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)

Position Details

Job Classification Title: Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

Position Number: 60054613

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 position is located in Harnett County, in the Dunn unit office. 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 clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian
• Provide rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling
• Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process
• Work directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed
• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

The following management preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Knowledge of or experience in case management
• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations
• Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting

Salary Range and Recruitment Range

Salary Range: $43,267.00-$75,718.00

Recruitment Range: $57,000.00 - $67,606.00

A trainee is an applicant

A trainee is an applicant who has not fully met the education requirements for the position. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Trainee Progression

• 6 months
• 12 months
• 18 months
• Fully Qualified / 24 months
• Salary increases are awarded during progression.

Funding

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Background Checks and Eligibility

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 and National Guard Preference

Veterans’ 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; OR a 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.

Application Deadline

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

About the 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.