Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina • Asheville, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Asheville VR/IL Unit Office in Buncombe County. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help consumers overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; or 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 team setting

Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
• Developing written plans of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian
• Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling
• Monitoring consumer progress throughout the service delivery process
• Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed
• 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 leave
• community service leave
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

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