Counselor in Charge; CIC)

Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (NS)

NC13

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.

The Counselor in Charge is located in the Morehead City Satellite Office and is responsible for providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities, supporting them in achieving and maintaining competitive employment. The role manages a high volume of monthly referrals and delivers services in accordance with State, Federal, and Agency policies and guidelines.

The incumbent exercises independent judgment in casework decisions, except in instances requiring approval by the Unit Manager, Chief of Policy, or other designated authority. This position also provides guidance and instruction to assigned counselors on casework issues, reviews and approves casework for designated Rehabilitation Counselor I staff, and monitors assigned caseloads for outcome goals, budgets, and overall program management. Caseload assignments for casework approval are determined by the Unit Manager based on unit needs.

• Develop and implement individualized plans of rehabilitation services for eligible consumers,
• To orchestrate and oversee the provision of planned services,
• To directly provide guidance and counseling and job placement assistance,
• To develop and maintain networks of service providers, employers, and community resources,
• To engage in various administrative duties (including case service documentation, caseload management, program and fiscal planning, and staff and other administrative meetings),
• To participate in training and professional development activities.
• Provide casework supervision for non-independent counselors as assigned.
• Provide casework consultation and approval of successful outcomes to all counselors as designated and ensures services are provided to eligible consumers.

Salary Grade Range $50,088 - $87,654

Recruitment Range $50,088 - $72,000

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Ability to independently manage and supervise a small program of rehabilitation services
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, peer professional and subordinate professional/support staff

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

Position is funded in part through federal funds

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:

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