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Assistant Unit Manager

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Key Responsibilities

* Assist the Unit Manager with work which involves planning, implementing,

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Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Rehabilitation Services Asst Manager (NS)

60054650

NC16

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.

This position is located in Guilford County, the Greensboro unit office. The Assistant Unit Manager will be responsible for daily supervision, leadership and assigned casework supervision and approval for Rehabilitation Counselors based in the unit office. The Assistant Unit Manager will also manage vacant caseloads as needed and serve as acting Unit Manager in the absence of the Unit Manager. This position reports to the Unit Manager or designee.

Selected applicant is accountable for supervision of the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities by non-independent counselors. The incumbent will: supervise and/or conduct the evaluation of diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services; development of written plans of services in conjunction with the consumer; provide supportive counseling; monitor the consumer's progress; and work directly with community partners in order to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, develop and maintain community resources/ partnerships as directed.

The position also works with the Independent Living program to ensure independence in the home and community. This position works directly with clients, employers, medical professionals, Community Rehabilitation Programs, community partners/Guilford County schools, Universities/Colleges, other agencies, and vendors to coordinate services for clients.

Job responsibilities include the following:

* Assist the Unit Manager with work which involves planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a diverse rehabilitation program consisting of multiple caseloads, third party
programs and rehabilitation programs.
* Provides administrative management that includes personnel administration, staff development/training and consultation, and Coordination of the unit’s safety and health measures
* Will work closely with Greensboro Management Team to ensure that consumers continue to receive quality and timely services during caseload vacancies
* Work will include other related assignments as determined by Unit Manager

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

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.

What We Offer

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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.

Requirements

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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 and successful completion of agency requirements for independent counselor status; OR current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor and successful completion of the agency’s requirements for independent counselor status, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Rosa Henegan

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