Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor​/Counselor-In-Charge

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 Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor, serving as a Counselor‑in‑Charge, position is located in the Asheville VR/IL Unit Office. This position provides leadership to the unit and is responsible for organizing and directing the daily supervision of counselors and assigned staff, casework, and providing leadership within the unit. The Counselor‑in‑Charge will assist the Asheville Unit Manager with work that involves planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a rehabilitation program consisting of multiple caseloads, third‑party programs, and a limited number of specialized rehabilitation programs.

This position manages an assigned caseload. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Providing direct case management supervision to Rehabilitation Counselors and support staff providing client services required to complete rehabilitation plans for employment.
• Performing administrative management tasks to include casework approvals to ensure quality service delivery for the assigned coverage area, budget development, and performance management
• Providing and scheduling staff development training, consultations, and action plans to enhance staff and program performance
• Providing assigned caseload coverage and assisting with coverage for vacant caseloads.
• Fostering collaborative relationships with community and partner agencies and other service partners to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Salary Range: $50,088.00-$87,654.00 Recruitment Range: $50,088.00-$70,000.00 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.

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state policies/regulations governing the delivery of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff in a supportive manner.
• Knowledge of building and maintaining effective working relationships with consumers, families, and other professional and specialty providers
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment

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…