Counselor in Charge (CIC)
About The Position
The Counselor in Charge is located in the Wilmington Unit in New Hanover County and provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities to help them achieve and maintain competitive employment. The position manages a high volume of monthly referrals and delivers services in accordance with State, Federal, and Agency policies and guidelines. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in casework decisions, except when approval is required from the Unit Manager, Chief of Policy, or another designated authority. The role provides guidance and instruction to assigned counselors, reviews and approves casework for designated Rehabilitation Counselor I staff, and monitors assigned caseloads for outcome goals, budgets, and overall program management. Casework approval assignments are determined by the Unit Manager based on unit needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor; or current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of the agency requirements for independent counselor status.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to independently manage and supervise a small program of rehabilitation services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, peer professionals, and subordinate professional/support staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumers.
- Orchestrate and oversee the provision of planned services.
- Provide guidance and counseling and job placement assistance directly to consumers.
- Develop and maintain networks of service providers, employers, and community resources.
- Perform administrative duties, including case service documentation, caseload management, program and fiscal planning, and staff and other administrative meetings.
- Participate in training and professional development activities.
- Provide casework supervision for non-independent counselors as assigned.
- Provide casework consultation and approve successful outcomes for designated counselors, ensuring services are provided to eligible consumers.
- Monitor assigned caseloads for outcome goals, budgets, and overall program management.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
