Administrative Specialist I - Rehabilitation Casework Technician

State of North Carolina • Napa, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Rehabilitation Casework Technician position is located in the Albemarle VR/IL Unit Office in Stanly County. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and casework support to the assigned Rehabilitation Counselors delivering services to individuals receiving Independent Living Services through the Albemarle VR/IL Unit. This position will work in collaboration with the Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Counselors to assist eligible individuals with significant disabilities to live independently with their families, in their homes, and communities and achieve their identified goals.

Requirements

• Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience performing routine administrative and office support functions
• Experience providing effective front-line service to the public, including responding to inquiries, resolving concerns, and maintaining professionalism in a fast paced setting
• Ability to be flexible, detail-oriented and organized with multiple priority assignments

Responsibilities

• Interviewing consumers and gathering diagnostic reports to assist counselors with determining eligibility and required services
• Assisting with developing written plans of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/ or guardian
• Conducting in-person home visits with consumers for the purpose of assessment and service provision
• Documenting casework data and the provision of substantial services throughout the rehabilitation process in the case management system
• Preparing documents, filing, scheduling, inputting casework data, including invoices, billing documents, and correspondence to support consumer services
• Working with community employers/partners to assist in helping consumers live independently in their communities and/or obtain assistance with appropriate jobs leading to successful employment outcomes

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees