Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $43,267 - $75,718

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor assists individuals with disabilities in achieving career and independent living goals. The position provides counseling, develops individualized plans, and coordinates services to help clients address disability-related barriers and obtain and maintain gainful employment. It is located in Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, and is part of the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD).

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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and/or experience with case management.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and rehabilitation services.
• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent, and/or guardian.
• Provide rehabilitative 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 help individuals with disabilities become 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
• A sign-on bonus of $6,000 may be offered, contingent on budget approval and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time