Casework Technician

State of North Carolina•Sanford, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in Sanford/Lee County, satellite office of the Chapel Hill Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative and casework support primarily to the Rehabilitation Counselor covering transition students and adults with primarily development and intellectual disabilities. Other duties include support for other caseloads as well as providing support in all aspects of office needs. The position requires a wide range of knowledge regarding community resources and local employers as well as the ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

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

Experience engaging with individuals from under served, marginalized, or disability communities, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, empathy, and awareness of access and inclusion barriers.
Proficiency in performing routine administrative and office support functions, such as data entry, document preparation, scheduling, and filing, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective front-line service to the public, including responding to inquiries, resolving concerns, and maintaining professionalism in diverse and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Interviewing consumers and gathering diagnostic data to assist counselor with determining eligibility and required rehabilitation/independent living services.
Assist with develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian; inputting casework data into relevant applications throughout the rehabilitation process.
Preparing documents including authorizations and correspondences as needed; and completing all related administrative tasks in tandem with the processing assistant
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