Rehabilitation Counselor

Division & Agency

Division: EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD
Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

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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.

Rocky Mount VR/IL Office in Nash County.

• Provide counseling services to our consumers.
• Design and implement a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation or independent living services for persons with disabilities in conjunction with the consumer.
• Provide services to consumers both in person and remotely.
• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required services.
• Provide vocational rehabilitation or independent living services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling.
• Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process.

• Knowledge of or experience with case management.
• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
• Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting.

$41,655 - $64,000

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. To learn more about EIPD:

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.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD‑214 Member‑4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

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.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Charlene Michele Moore
Email: talent acquisition.gov