Rehabilitation Counselor

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor (S) to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving career and independent living goals in the Boone VR/IL Unit, Wilkesboro satellite office. You will develop individualized plans and coordinate services to help clients overcome barriers to employment.

Responsibilities include evaluating eligibility, creating rehabilitation plans, providing counseling, managing caseloads, and engaging with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field, or CRC certification.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to work in a team and manage caseload.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
• Developing and implementing a written rehabilitation plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent, and/or guardian.
• Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling.
• Managing a caseload and documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.
• Monitoring clients progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Engaging in outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education on vocational rehabilitation services.
• Attending required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives to support professional development and agency goals.
• Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed.

Skills

Teamwork

Case management

Disability services

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

CRC certification

Job description

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

Position Number 60055133, Grade NC10

Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY, INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

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 in the Boone VR/IL Unit and is housed in the Wilkesboro satellite office. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing supportive counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
• Developing and implementing a written rehabilitation plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent, and/or guardian
• Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling
• Managing a caseload and documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy
• Monitoring clients progress throughout the service delivery process
• Engaging in outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education on vocational rehabilitation services.
• Attending required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives to support professional development and agency goals
• Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed

Salary

Salary Grade Range $43,267 -$75,718 Recruitment Range $57,000 - $67,606

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. Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date Position is funded in part through federal funds

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.

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 Employment Opportunity

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.

Qualifications

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

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.

Recruiter Information

Recruiter: Rosa Henegan Contact: DHHS Workday Support Form North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

Closing Information

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.