Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor works in the Winston-Salem unit in Forsyth County and serves adults who are deaf or hard of hearing across Forsyth, Surry, Stokes, Davidson, Davie, and Yadkin counties. The role assists people with disabilities in pursuing career and independent-living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients address disability-related barriers and obtain and maintain gainful employment.

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 within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent, and/or guardian.
• Provide rehabilitation services within a guidance and counseling relationship, including supportive counseling.
• Monitor the consumer’s progress throughout service delivery.
• Work directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming 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 with pre-tax benefits.
• Paid vacation leave.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid community service leave.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time