Rehabilitation Counselor

United States·Wilkes Countymid

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Dept of Health and Human Services

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Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

60055133

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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 Rehabilitation Counselor position is in the Boone VR/IL Unit and is housed in the Wilkesboro satellite office. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing supportive counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job responsibilities include the following:

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

• Developing and implementing a written rehabilitation plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent, and/or guardian

• Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling

• Managing a caseload and documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

• Monitoring clients progress throughout the service delivery process

• Engaging in outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education on vocational rehabilitation services.

• Attending required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives to support professional development and agency goals

• Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed

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.

*Salary increases are awarded during progression.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date

Position is funded in part through federal funds

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; or
Master’s degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or
Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

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

DHHS Workday Support Form

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Wilkes County, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: $43,267–$75,718 a year; 12% below the $67,421 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,323 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 23 days ago
Employer: has 2,405 open jobs on Jobera.