Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor for its Greenville Unit Office. This position is within the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), which aims to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabling conditions that cause significant vocational impediments. The goal is to enable these individuals to enter and/or maintain gainful employment at their highest vocational potential. The role involves evaluating applicants for eligibility, developing individualized plans for employment (IPE), providing career counseling and job placement assistance, coordinating services, managing a caseload, maintaining case records, managing budgets, and conducting outreach 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 of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience in case management.
- Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
- Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate applicants and determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services based on diagnostic and educational data.
- Develop and implement individualized plans for employment (IPE) in collaboration with eligible consumers.
- Provide career counseling, guidance, and job placement assistance tailored to consumer strengths, interests, and limitations.
- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of planned services, including referrals to vocational evaluators, job coaches, and community rehabilitation programs.
- Manage a caseload of people with disabilities, ensuring timely documentation and compliance with agency policies.
- Enter and maintain case records in the Encore system and utilize support staff for administrative tasks.
- Monitor and manage case service budgets, generate authorizations, and process billing to support service delivery.
- Conduct outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education on vocational rehabilitation services.
- Attend required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives to support professional development and agency goals.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
