Rehabilitation Counselor

## Rehabilitation Counselor Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Mecklenburg County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 10, 2026 (8 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-119265
** 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
* * About Us
** 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.
** Description of Work
** This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit Office and will provide rehabilitation services primarily to adults with mental health and substance use disorders in Mecklenburg County. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing supportive counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services that help them overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.
Job responsibilities include the following:

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services  
• Developing written plans of services in conjunction with the client, parent and/or guardian  
• Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling  
• Monitoring client progress throughout the service delivery process  
• Working directly with community partners and employers to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming successfully employed   
• Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences**##
** Salary Range: $43, 267-$75,718**##
** Recruitment Range: $43,267-$64,000
*** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.
* • Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities
• Knowledge of and/or experience with case management
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a professional team setting Position funded 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
** About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD):
** 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:
** Compensation and Benefits:
** 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…