Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Counselor works in the Elizabeth City EIPD/IL Office within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities. The division provides individualized vocational rehabilitation services to people whose disabling conditions create significant barriers to employment, helping them enter or maintain gainful employment at their highest vocational potential. The position evaluates eligibility, develops and carries out individualized plans for employment, provides counseling and placement support, coordinates services, and manages case records and budgets. The role also includes community outreach, employer engagement, required training, and participation in team initiatives.
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 or experience in case management.
- Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved or marginalized populations.
- Knowledge of or experience working in a team setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate applicants and determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services using diagnostic and educational data.
- Develop and implement individualized plans for employment in collaboration with eligible consumers.
- Provide career counseling, guidance, and job placement assistance tailored to consumers’ strengths, interests, and limitations.
- Coordinate and monitor planned services, including referrals to vocational evaluators, job coaches, and community rehabilitation programs.
- Manage a caseload of people with disabilities, maintaining timely documentation and complying with agency policies.
- Enter and maintain case records in the Encore system and use support staff for administrative tasks.
- Monitor and manage case service budgets, generate authorizations, and process billing to support service delivery.
- Conduct outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education about vocational rehabilitation services.
- Attend required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex pre-tax benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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Job Type
Full-time
