Casework Associate I​/Human Services Coordinator

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD Job Classification Title Casework Associate I (S) Position Number  Grade NC04

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 Casework Associate I position is located in the Hickory VR/IL Unit Office in Catawba County. The primary purpose of this position is, under the supervision of the Unit Manager or designee, to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help them overcome barriers to their disabilities, live independently, and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

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

Salary Grade Range $32,287 - $56,502

Recruitment Range $32,287 - $49,208

Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities
• Knowledge of or experience with case management
• Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting

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.

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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

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The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying…