Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Counselor works in Davie County, Mocksville, at a satellite office of the Lexington unit. The position assists individuals with disabilities in achieving career and independent living goals through counseling, individualized planning, and coordination of services. The counselor helps clients address disability-related barriers and obtain and maintain gainful employment. The role evaluates diagnostic information to determine eligibility and needed rehabilitation services; develops service plans with consumers and, when applicable, their parents or guardians; provides counseling and monitors progress; coordinates with community partners to support suitable employment; and documents services and case progress in the agency case management system. The position is funded in part through federal funds. Applicants must have a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, a master’s degree in a related human services field, or current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. The agency describes trainee progression for applicants who have not fully met the education requirements, with salary increases as requirements are met.
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 on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
- Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
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 professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
- Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent, and/or guardian.
- Provide rehabilitation services within a guidance and counseling relationship, including supportive counseling.
- Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process.
- Work directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed.
- Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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Job Type
Full-time
