Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the Wilmington VR/IL Office in New Hanover County. Provide counseling services to our consumers. Design and implement a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation or independent living services for persons with disabilities in conjunction with the consumer. Services will be provided to consumers both in person and remotely. Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required services. Provide vocational rehabilitation or independent living services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling. Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process. Work directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed or living independently. Document 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 with case management.
• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or undeserved/marginalized populations.
• Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to our consumers.
• Design and implement a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation or independent living services for persons with disabilities in conjunction with the consumer.
• Services will be provided to consumers both in person and remotely.
• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required services.
• Provide vocational rehabilitation or independent living services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling.
• Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Work directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed or living independently.
• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.

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