Rehabilitation Counselor

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Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services• Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the client,

Requirements Summary

6 months 12 months 18 months Fully Qualified / 24 months *Salary increases are awarded during

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Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

60054922

NC10

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 part of the Sylva VR/IL Unit and is located in the Murphy 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 counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help the overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain meaningful employment. This position serves a general/physical caseload covering Cherokee, Clay and Graham counties.

Selected applicant is accountable for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities

Job responsibilities include the following:

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

• Developing a written 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

• Monitoring the client's progress throughout the service delivery process

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

• Working directly with community partners and employers to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving employment success

• Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

Salary Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00

A trainee is an applicant who has not fully met the education requirements for the position. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

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.

Knowledge of or experience in case management
Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations
Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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

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 from an appropriately accredited institution; or
a 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.

Tandrea Lanae Jones

DHHS Workday Support Form

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Cherokee County, United States

On-site at the office

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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: 15 days ago
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