Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Counselor works in the Sylva VR/IL Unit in Jackson County, North Carolina, supporting people with disabilities in achieving career and independent living goals. The role provides vocational rehabilitation counseling, develops individualized plans, coordinates services, and helps consumers overcome disability-related barriers to obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. Services are based on individual needs and are intended to help consumers reach their highest vocational potential. The counselor evaluates applicants and diagnostic and educational information to determine eligibility and needed services; collaborates with eligible consumers to develop and implement individualized plans for employment; and provides career counseling, guidance, and job-placement assistance. The position coordinates and monitors service delivery, manages a caseload and related records and budgets, and works with employers, community partners, and rehabilitation providers. It also includes outreach, public relations, training, and participation in team and unit activities.
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 or experience in case management.
- Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved or marginalized populations.
- Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate diagnostic and educational information to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and identify required services.
- Develop and implement written individualized plans for employment in collaboration with consumers and, where appropriate, parents or guardians.
- Provide rehabilitation services through guidance and counseling, including supportive counseling, career counseling, and job-placement assistance tailored to consumer strengths, interests, and limitations.
- Monitor consumer progress throughout service delivery and coordinate planned services, including referrals to vocational evaluators, job coaches, and community rehabilitation programs.
- Work with community partners and employers to support suitable employment for people with disabilities; conduct outreach, employer engagement, job fairs, and community education.
- Manage a caseload and document service delivery and case progress in the case management system in accordance with agency policies.
- Enter and maintain case records in the Encore system and use support staff for administrative tasks.
- Monitor and manage case service budgets, generate authorizations, and process billing.
- Attend required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives.
Benefits
- Health insurance options.
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
- NCFlex program, including benefits on a pre-tax basis.
- 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
Mid Level
