Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Counselor works in Chatham County, Siler City, at a satellite office of the Chapel Hill unit. The position is third-party funded and provides coverage for a transition and school caseload with the Chatham County public school system. Its primary purpose is to help individuals with disabilities achieve career and independent living goals through counseling, individualized planning, and coordinated services that address disability-related barriers and support obtaining and maintaining employment. The role collaborates with clients, parents or guardians, and community partners; delivers supportive counseling and rehabilitation services; monitors client progress; and documents services and case progress in the agency case management system. The position is funded in part through federal funds. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; or a master’s degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and/or experience with case management.
- Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
- Knowledge of and/or experience working within a team setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and rehabilitation services.
- Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent, and/or guardian.
- Provide rehabilitative services in a guidance and counseling relationship, including supportive counseling.
- Monitor the consumer’s progress throughout service delivery.
- Work directly with community partners to help individuals with disabilities become suitably employed.
- Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program with pre-tax benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
