Rehabilitation Counselor
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Social Work
Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Rehabilitation, Community Health -
Healthcare
Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Rehabilitation, Community Health
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 position is located in Franklin County, Louisburg, a satellite office of the Henderson unit office. The position is third party funded that provides coverage for a transition/school caseload with the Franklin and Warren County School system. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients 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.
- Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian.
- Provide rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling.
- Monitor the consumer’s progress throughout the service delivery process
- Work directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed.
- Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $57,000.00 - $67,606.00
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date
A trainee is an applicant who has not fully met the education requirements for the position. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
Trainee progression:
6 months
12 months
18 months
Fully Qualified / 24 months
* Salary increases are awarded during progression.
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 or experience in case management.
- Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
- Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting
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 vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Supplemental Contact Information :
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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