Rehabilitation Counselor

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

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 position is located in Chatham County, Siler City, which is the satellite office of the Chapel Hill unit office. 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.

• 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 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

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 of or experience with case management
• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations
• Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting

Salary Grade Range: $43,267 – $75,718
Recruitment Range: $43,267 – $64,000

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

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, the NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick, community service, and parental leave.
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The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Provide information in the appropriate areas, including Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. Comprehensive candidate information is critical for screening and salary determination.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide status updates over the phone. To check status, please log in to your account. During the application closing, all openings are “Under Review.” The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
• For Veteran’s and National Guard Preference, attach the required DD–214 or NGB forms as outlined in the posting.

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; or
• Master’s degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or
• Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Tandrea Lanae Jones
Email: talent acquisition.gov