Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Counselor works in the Dunn unit office in Harnett County and helps people with disabilities achieve career and independent-living goals. The role provides counseling, develops individualized service plans, and coordinates services to help consumers address disability-related barriers and obtain and maintain gainful employment. The position is within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), which promotes employment and independence through customer partnership and community leadership. The position is funded in part through federal funds. A trainee may be considered if they have not yet fully met the education requirements; trainee salary may be lower, with salary progression as the required education and experience are obtained.
Requirements
- A 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 professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
- Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent, and/or guardian.
- Provide rehabilitation services through 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, sick, and community service leave.
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
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Job Type
Full-time
