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Rehabilitation Counselor

HealthcarePsychiatrist

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation servicesDeveloping 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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HealthcarePsychiatrist

Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

60054924

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 Waynesville 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 them overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain employment. This position is responsible for a general/physical caseload.

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 clients 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

Requirements

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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