Rehabilitation Counselor
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Counselor is part of the Sylva VR/IL Unit and is based in the Murphy satellite office. The position serves a general/physical caseload across Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties. Its primary purpose is to help individuals with disabilities achieve career and independent living goals through counseling, individualized planning, and coordination of services that address disability-related barriers and support meaningful employment. The counselor is accountable for designing and implementing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation service plans. The role includes evaluating diagnostic information, developing plans with clients and, where applicable, their parents or guardians, providing counseling, monitoring progress, conducting outreach, coordinating with community partners and employers, and documenting services and case progress in the agency’s case management system.
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/marginalized populations.
- Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
- Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent, and/or guardian.
- Provide rehabilitation services within a guidance and counseling relationship, including supportive counseling.
- Monitor the client’s progress throughout the service delivery process.
- Conduct outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education about vocational rehabilitation services.
- Work with community partners and employers to support employment success for individuals with disabilities.
- Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.
- Design and implement a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.
Benefits
- Health insurance options.
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
- NCFlex program benefits, including pre-tax options.
- Paid vacation leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid community service leave.
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
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Job Type
Full-time
