Vocational Rehab Counselor - Blind Services & Job Placement

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Blind Services Division, is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor (NS) to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This role supports employment planning, job development, and coordination with employers to meet each consumer's goals.

Working from the Greenville District Office, you will conduct assessments, authorise services, and manage case progression, while engaging with referral

Qualifications

• Delivered accurate assessment outcomes by conducting structured intake interviews, collecting diagnostic information, and organizing case findings to inform individualized rehabilitation planning.
• Produced detailed Individualized Employment Plans by applying intermediate case-management proficiency to align consumer strengths, interests, and vocational goals with documented service strategies.
• Managed rehabilitation service implementation by authorizing supports, matching services to eligibility requirements, and tracking progress toward employment objectives through defined procedures.
• Increased referral engagement by conducting targeted outreach to eye‑care providers and community agencies, resulting in strengthened referral pathways and improved awareness of available services.
• Advanced job development and placement results by engaging employers, identifying appropriate employment opportunities, and guiding consumers toward sustainable, goal‑aligned work outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Explain the scope and range of vocational rehabilitation services to potential consumers and referral sources, including eye‑care providers and county agencies.
• Complete application and preliminary assessment activities, including interviews and the collection of diagnostic study information.
• Determine consumer eligibility for services and lead the development of Individualized Employment Plans aligned with consumer abilities, interests, and employment goals.
• Coordinate and authorize rehabilitation services that support consumer progress toward identified employment outcomes.
• Provide or coordinate job development and job placement services in accordance with each consumer's employment objective.
• Conduct outreach to eye‑care providers and community partners to improve referral sources and increase appropriate referrals.
• Execute case‑finding and service‑planning activities in accordance with federal eligibility criteria and agency procedures.
• Engage directly with employers to identify job opportunities and assist consumers in securing appropriate employment.
• Track consumer progress and adjust service plans as needed to support continued movement toward employment goals.
• Maintain accurate case documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal vocational rehabilitation standards.

Skills

Assessment delivery

Case management

Employment planning

Employer outreach

Interviews & diagnostics

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Blind Services Division, is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor (NS) to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This role supports employment planning, job development, and coordination with employers to meet each consumer's goals.

Working from the Greenville District Office, you will conduct assessments, authorise services, and manage case progression, while engaging with referral