Youth Transition Counselor for Visually Impaired Students

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services, Division of Services for the Blind, seeks a Transition Counselor to identify students who are blind or visually impaired, assess needs, and develop customized vocational plans. The role supports pre‑employment transition services and collaborates with schools and employers to create meaningful work experiences.

The counselor will work across Mecklenburg County, coordinating with teachers and professionals to prepare students for future

Qualifications

• Experience conducting case management tasks and coordinating vocational rehabilitation services.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, school personnel, and county officials to align service plans.
• Proficiency delivering pre‑employment transition services to youth with disabilities.
• Experience working with employers to create work experiences and internships.
• Coordination of services across public, private, charter, and home‑school settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify eligible high‑school‑age students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind in Mecklenburg County.
• Evaluate eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
• Develop individualized vocational service plans reflecting student strengths and goals.
• Deliver pre‑employment transition services and prepare students for employment pathways.
• Collaborate with schools and employers to arrange internships and work experiences.
• Travel to job sites, high schools, and campuses to support planning.

Skills

Case management

Team collaboration

Pre‑employment transition services

Employer engagement

Across multiple educational settings

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling

Master's degree in related human services field

CRC certification

Job description

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services, Division of Services for the Blind, seeks a Transition Counselor to identify students who are blind or visually impaired, assess needs, and develop customized vocational plans. The role supports pre‑employment transition services and collaborates with schools and employers to create meaningful work experiences.

The counselor will work across Mecklenburg County, coordinating with teachers and professionals to prepare students for future