Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina•Morehead City, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The position will be housed in the Morehead City Satellite office and will serve adults with physical and substance use disabilities. The counselor must possess excellent collaborative skills to assure an effective working relationship with referral sources and local employers. The counselor is assisted in the delivery of services by a casework assistant that is shared with one other counselor and a processing assistant that is shared with two other counselors. Acceptable candidates must possess the ability to work in a team-oriented program to provide quality rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities.

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 or experience in case management
Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations
Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal

Responsibilities

Selected applicant is accountable for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.
The incumbent will evaluate diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services
Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer
Provide supportive counseling
Monitor the consumer's progress
Work directly with community partners in order to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.