Community Employment Program Specialist

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Knowledge of and/or experience working with persons with disabilities Knowledge of case management and processes Knowledge and/or experience working within a team setting Posting closes at 11:59 p.m.

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Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Casework Associate I (S)

60054931

NC04

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 Casework Associate I position is located in Morganton, NC at WorkSource West in Burke County. This position serves individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deaf-blind across several counties within the catchment area. The primary purpose of this position, under the supervision of the Unit manager or designee, is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help consumers overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Evaluating professional diagnostic records and data to determine eligibility and required services

• Developing and implementing individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumers

• Arranging for appropriate evaluations and other services as indicated on the Individualized Plan for Employment

• Conducting in-person home visits when needed for service provision

• Interviewing consumers for the purpose of assessing need and overseeing the provision of planned services

• Engaging in various administrative duties including case service documentation, caseload management, staff and other administrative meetings

• Participating in training and professional development activities

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

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Knowledge of and/or experience working with persons with disabilities
Knowledge of case management and processes
Knowledge and/or experience working within a team setting

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.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling; or 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.

Charlene Michele Moore

DHHS Workday Support Form

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Burke County, United States

On-site at the office

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Pay per year: $35,596–$52,000 a year; 35% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,729 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 7 days ago
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