Rehabilitation Counselor

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Key Responsibilities

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

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Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

60054972

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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 position is located in Chatham County, Siler City, a satellite office of the Chapel Hill unit. This position is third party funded and provides coverage for a transition/school caseload with the Chatham County public school system. 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 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 rehabilitation services
•Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent and/or guardian
•Provide rehabilitative services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling
•Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process
•Work directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed
•Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

Salary Range: $43,267 -$75,718

Recruitment Range: $57,000 - $67,606

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 and/or experience with case management

Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities or undeserved/marginalized populations
Knowledge of and/or experience working within a team setting

A trainee is an applicant who does not yet meet all the education and experience requirements for the position. Trainees may be hired at a salary below the classification's established salary range and the recruitment range listed in the job posting.

As the trainee obtains the additional education and experience required to meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the classification specification, their salary will be adjusted accordingly.

6 Months
12 Months
18 Months
24 Months – Fully Qualified

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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

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.

Jasmine Monique Yelverton

DHHS Workday Support Form

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Chatham 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 $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,729 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 6 days ago
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