Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina•Henderson, NC

7d•$43,267 - $75,718•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor works in the Henderson unit office in Vance County, assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving career and independent living goals. The role provides counseling, develops individualized plans, and coordinates services to help consumers overcome disability-related barriers and obtain and maintain gainful employment. The position provides direct services to people with disabilities who face barriers to employment and is funded in part through federal funds. The counselor evaluates professional diagnostic information to determine eligibility and needed services; develops service plans with consumers and, where applicable, their parents or guardians; provides rehabilitation and supportive counseling; monitors progress; collaborates with community partners to support suitable employment; and records services and case progress in the agency case-management system. The position requires a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution, or current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification. The state offers health insurance, retirement options, NCFlex benefits, paid vacation, sick and community service leave, and paid parental leave for eligible employees.

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 professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer and, when applicable, a parent 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.