Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor (S) in Rockingham County, Reidsville. This role helps people with disabilities achieve career and independent living goals through counseling, planning, and coordinated services to overcome barriers to employment.

The position offers a salary range of $43,267 to $75,718 with a recruitment range of $57,000 to $67,606.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an accredited institution; or a related human services master’s degree; or CRC certification.
• Experience with people with disabilities or underserved populations preferred.
• Experience with case management and teamwork preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate diagnostic data to determine eligibility and services.
• Develop a written plan of services with client and guardians.
• Provide rehabilitative services within counseling relationships and supportive counseling.
• Monitor client progress throughout service delivery.
• Collaborate with community partners to help clients obtain employment.
• Document service delivery and progress in the case management system.

Skills

Disability services experience

Case management

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Master’s degree in related human services field

CRC certification

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Job Classification Title

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

Position Number

60055096

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 Rockingham County, Reidsville, which is the satellite office of the Burlington unit. 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 rehabilitation services.
• Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent and/or guardian.
• Providing rehabilitative services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling.
• Monitoring clients progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed when appropriate.
• Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Recruitment Range: $57,000 - $67,606

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

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

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

This Position Is Eligible for Trainee Progression

A trainee is an applicant who does not yet meet all the education and experience requirements for the position. Trainees may be hired at a salary below the classification’s established salary range and the recruitment range listed in the job posting.

As the trainee obtains the additional education and experience required to meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the classification specification, their salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Trainee Progression Schedule:

• 6 Months
• 12 Months
• 18 Months
• 24 Months – Fully Qualified

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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

A Sign-On Bonus of $6,000 may be offered to the successful applicant of this posting, contingent on budget approval.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

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 Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-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.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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 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.

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.