Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina

3d • $41,655 - $72,897

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Wilmington VR/IL Office in New Hanover County and provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. The counselor evaluates applicants for eligibility, develops individualized employment plans, and coordinates service delivery to support successful employment outcomes. Services are delivered both in person and remotely and include counseling, guidance, job placement assistance, and collaboration with community partners. This position manages a diverse caseload and monitors progress throughout the rehabilitation process. All service delivery and case documentation are completed in accordance with agency policy and standards.

The EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. In collaboration with each client, we help assess skills, interests and abilities and choose a goal for competitive employment or independence. Based on the client’s needs, we create a customized plan of services and supports to help them achieve that goal.

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

• Experience evaluating medical, psychological, and vocational documentation to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and document findings in a case management system.
• Experience developing individualized employment plans (IPEs) through comprehensive assessments and collaborative planning with clients, including goal setting, service identification, and progress tracking.
• Experience coordinating and authorizing services such as training, medical treatment, adaptive equipment, and job-related supports using agency-approved systems and procedures.
• Experience providing counseling and guidance to individuals with disabilities to support vocational readiness, interpersonal skill development, and successful adjustment to employment environments.
• Experience conducting job development and placement activities, including employer engagement, resume preparation, and interview coaching to support competitive employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate applicants’ medical, psychological, and vocational information for eligibility determination.
• Develop individualized employment plans (IPEs) based on comprehensive assessments of client strengths, needs, and vocational goals.
• Analyze financial documentation to determine financial eligibility and complete financial needs statements.
• Coordinate and authorize services such as medical treatment, training, adaptive equipment, and job-related supports.
• Monitor client progress toward employment goals and document service delivery in the agency’s case management system.
• Provide counseling and guidance to support disability adjustment, vocational readiness, and interpersonal skill development.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals to execute service plans and ensure timely delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Conduct job development and placement activities, including employer engagement, resume preparation, and interview coaching.
• Manage caseloads to meet agency performance goals, including referrals, activations, closures, and successful employment outcomes.
• Participate in community outreach and public relations efforts to promote vocational rehabilitation services and develop new referral sources.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees