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Rehabilitation Counselor

United States·Pasquotank Countymid

HealthcarePsychiatrist

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

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HealthcarePsychiatrist

Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

60055081

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 position will be housed in the Elizabeth City EIPD/IL Office. The primary purpose of the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities is to provide vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabling conditions that results in significant vocational impediment. The services provided are determined and based upon individual need and are provided to enable people with such impediments to enter and/or maintain gainful employment at their highest level of vocational potential.

- Evaluate applicants and determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services based on diagnostic and educational data.
- Develop and implement individualized plans for employment (IPE) in collaboration with eligible consumers.
- Provide career counseling, guidance, and job placement assistance tailored to consumer strengths, interests, and limitations.
- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of planned services, including referrals to vocational evaluators, job coaches, and community rehabilitation programs.
- Manage a caseload of people with disabilities, ensuring timely documentation and compliance with agency policies.
- Enter and maintain case records in the Encore system and utilize support staff for administrative tasks.
- Monitor and manage case service budgets, generate authorizations, and process billing to support service delivery.
- Conduct outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education on vocational rehabilitation services.
- Attend required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives to support professional development and agency goals.

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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.

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.

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.

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