Rehabilitation Counselor

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD Job Classification Title Rehabilitation Counselor (S) Position Number  Grade NC10

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

This position is located in Alamance County, the Burlington unit office. 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 clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

• Evaluating 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 the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling.
• Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Work directly with community partners in order 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.

Section 12(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c);
Pub. L. 111-256, 124 Stat. 2643; unless otherwise noted.

Knowledge and experience with case management.

Knowledge or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.

Knowledge or experience working within a team setting.

Salary Range: $43,267 -$75,718 Recruitment Range: $$57,000 - $67,606

• 6 months
• 12 months
• 18 months
• Fully Qualified / 24 months
• Salary increases are awarded during progression.

Position is funded in part through federal funds. Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.

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The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.

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