Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina • Cary, NC

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About The Position

This position is in the Goldsboro EIPD Unit Office. The primary purpose of the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities is to provide vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabling conditions including a primary diagnosis of deafness/hearing impairment that results in significant vocational impediment. The services provided are determined and based upon individual need and are provided to enable people with such impediments to enter and/or maintain gainful employment at their highest level of vocational potential. This position is housed in the Goldsboro Vocational Rehabilitation Unit Office and serves students and individuals up to the age of 23. High schools covered under this position include Eastern Wayne High, Goldsboro High, and Spring Creek High while having split coverage of Wayne Prep and Edgewood Developmental.

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 of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with the disability community and its culture
• Case Management Experience
• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
• Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help participants meet vocational goals.

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