Vision Rehab Counselor: Transition to Employment

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 43.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Descripción de la vacante

The State of North Carolina seeks a Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (S) to identify visually impaired individuals and deliver structured rehabilitation to achieve suitable work. You will conduct eligibility activities, create tailored employment plans, and coordinate employment services in collaboration with employers and eye-care providers.

Responsibilities include job development and placement, outreach to ophthalmologists and county offices, and ensuring services meet federal

Formación

• 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.
• Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

Responsabilidades

• Identify blind or visually impaired individuals needing employment support and provide structured rehabilitation.
• Develop individualized employment plans aligned with consumer abilities and interests.
• Coordinate services for employment, including job development and placement with employers.
• Conduct outreach with eye-care providers and referral sources to strengthen referrals.
• Perform eligibility determinations and case management per federal criteria.

Conocimientos

Eligibility interviews

Individualized employment plans

Job development & placement

Outreach to referral sources

Federal eligibility compliance

Educación

Master’s degree in Rehab Counseling

Descripción del empleo

The State of North Carolina seeks a Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (S) to identify visually impaired individuals and deliver structured rehabilitation to achieve suitable work. You will conduct eligibility activities, create tailored employment plans, and coordinate employment services in collaboration with employers and eye-care providers.

Responsibilities include job development and placement, outreach to ophthalmologists and county offices, and ensuring services meet federal