INDEPENDENT Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
This position is located in Avery County, Newland, a satellite office of the Boone VR/IL Unit. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment. Job responsibilities include the following: • Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services • Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian • Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling • Monitoring the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process • Working directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed • Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy
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
- Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
- Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian
- Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling
- Monitoring the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process
- Working directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed
- Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
