Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor
About The Position
The Counselor-in-Charge (CIC) position is located in the Sylva VR/IL Unit in Jackson County. The CIC will be responsible for organizing and directing the daily supervision of counselors and assigned staff, casework, and providing leadership within the unit. The CIC will assist the Unit Manager with work involving planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a rehabilitation program consisting of multiple caseloads, third-party programs, and a limited number of specialized rehabilitation programs. The CIC helps shape unit performance through data-informed decision-making, promotes professional development, and fosters a collaborative team environment to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals. This position will provide coverage for a mental health/general caseload.
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
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state policies/regulations governing the delivery of services to individuals with disabilities
- Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff in a supportive manner
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and other professional and specialty service providers involved in the rehabilitation process
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
- Providing direct case management supervision to Rehabilitation Counselors and support staff providing client services required to complete rehabilitation plans for employment
- Performing administrative management tasks to include casework approvals to ensure quality service delivery for the assigned coverage area, budget development, and performance management
- Providing and scheduling staff development, training, consultations and action plans to enhance staff and program performance
- Providing assigned caseload coverage and assisting with coverage for vacant caseloads
- Fostering collaborative relationships with community and partner agencies and other service providers to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Benefits
- health insurance options
- standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- community service leave
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
