Rehabilitation Casework Technician

State of North Carolina • Shallotte, NC

1d • $32,287 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as Rehabilitation Casework Technician for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and is located in the Brunswick County Schools/on the Brunswick Community College Campus. This position assists two VR Rehabilitation Counselors in covering the Brunswick County school system. This position serves eligible individuals with a wide variety of disabilities in becoming more independent in the community by assisting with their goals to obtain and maintain employment as a result of the provision of vocational rehabilitation services provided through customer partnerships, school, and community resources. Work activities include interviewing consumers and gathering diagnostic data to assist counselors in determining eligibility and developing services; documenting casework and provision of services; assisting counselors in providing quality and timely services; Pre-ets, providing follow-up with consumers, vendors, and community resources; assisting counselors in managing budget and ensuring goals are met; and effectively completing all related administrative tasks. Operation of computer, printer, copy machine, calculator and telephone are all essential for the performance of this position. Other equipment may be used in the office setting. Incumbent will also work with management/LOA in providing support to special projects (i.e. inventory, purging files, etc.)

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

• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
• Demonstrated experience performing routine office support functions.
• Demonstrated experience working with the public knowledge and experience working with a team

Responsibilities

• Interviewing consumers and gathering diagnostic data to assist counselors in determining eligibility and developing services
• Documenting casework and provision of services
• Assisting counselors in providing quality and timely services
• Pre-ets, providing follow-up with consumers, vendors, and community resources
• Assisting counselors in managing budget and ensuring goals are met
• Effectively completing all related administrative tasks
• Providing support to special projects (i.e. inventory, purging files, etc.)

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