Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina•Asheville, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. This Independent Living Counselor (ILC) position is located in the Asheville EIPD Unit. The primary purpose of the Independent Living Rehabilitation Program is to serve eligible individuals with the most significant disabilities in order to de-institutionalize where possible or prevent institutionalization of individuals who are at risk of same. The ILC works with the consumer to improve functioning in the home and community, and when possible, assist in transitioning into the general Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program for services leading to employment. The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.

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/or experience with case management
Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities
Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting

Responsibilities

Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
Developing written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer and/or guardian and monitor consumer progress throughout the service delivery process
Providing independent living or vocational rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling
Working directly with treatment and community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in living independently or becoming suitably employed
Traveling to consumers homes to conduct in-person visits and provide services
Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy