Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina • Mecklenburg County, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Rehabilitation Counselor position is in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit Office in Mecklenburg County and will provide coverage for an independent living caseload. The primary purpose of the Independent Living Rehabilitation Program is to provide services to eligible individuals with the most significant disabilities to de-institutionalize where possible or prevent institutionalization of individuals who are at risk for the same. The Independent Living Counselor works with clients 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and rehabilitation services
• Conducting homes visits for the purpose of assessment and service provision
• Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent and/or guardian
• Providing rehabilitative services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling
• Monitoring clients progress throughout the service delivery process
• Conducting outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education on vocational rehabilitation services
• Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed when appropriate
• Documenting 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 (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
• paid vacation
• sick
• community service leave
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level