Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor

Health & Human Services; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Rehab Counselor Supervisor to lead the Albemarle VR/IL Unit in Union County. This role directs daily supervision, casework, and administrative components of a multi-caseload rehabilitation program, including coverage and program evaluation.

Responsibilities include staff training, data-informed decision making, and partnerships with community agencies to promote employment for people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling.
• Certification as CRCC or equivalent.
• Two years of rehabilitation counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct case management supervision to Rehabilitation Counselors and support staff.
• Performing administrative management tasks including casework approvals, budget development, and performance management.
• Providing staff development, training, consultations and action plans.

Skills

Counselor supervision

Case management supervision

Budget development

Staff development

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling

CRCC certification

Tools

None

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 60054786 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 (CIC) position is part of the Albemarle VR/IL Unit and is located in the Monroe satellite office in Union County. This position is responsible for organizing and directing the daily supervision of counselors and assigned staff, casework, and providing leadership within the unit. The CIC will assist the Unit Manager with work involving planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a rehabilitation program consisting of multiple caseloads, third-party programs, and a limited number of specialized rehabilitation programs. The CIC helps shape unit performance through data-informed decision-making, promotes professional development, and fosters a collaborative team environment to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals. This position will provide coverage for the mental health caseload.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing direct case management supervision to Rehabilitation Counselors and support staff providing client services required to complete rehabilitation plans for employment
• Performing administrative management tasks to include casework approvals to ensure quality service delivery for the assigned coverage area, budget development, and performance management
• Providing and scheduling staff development, training, consultations and action plans to enhance staff and program performance
• Providing assigned caseload coverage and assisting with coverage for vacant caseloads
• Fostering collaborative relationships with community and partner agencies and other service partners to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $48,222.00 - $84,388.00

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state policies/regulations governing the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff in a supportive manner
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to build and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and other professional and specialty service providers involved in the rehabilitation process
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment

Position is funded in part through federal funds. 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 end date.

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. Visit website for benefits.

Supplemental 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.

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.

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 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.