Unit Manager
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Description of Work
**Position is eligible for a hybrid remote teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.**
Recruitment Range: $56906 $78246The Unit Manager position is housed in Durham County Durham EIPD/Independent Living office. Requires the ability to lead by example including Comprehensive understanding of the field of rehabilitation counseling and demonstrated excellence in service delivery thorough knowledge of casework policy and procedures demonstrated skills in oral and written communication ability to inspire others to work together towards shared goals. In addition requires the ability to mentor coach and teach in a supportive climate as well as knowledge of and ability to tactfully utilize confrontation techniques as necessary. Requires understanding of professional ethics and demonstrated application in supervisory experiences. Requires a diverse background in the field of rehabilitation including working cooperatively with advocacy groups an array of community resources and serving a diverse population of consumers.
Job responsibilities include the following:
Professional supervisory and managerial work in organizing and directing delivery of Vocational Rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Directs the daily activities of the VR staff to ensure the most effective and efficient service delivery
Serves as area manager of the Divisions service delivery program serving the Durham Unit Office (Durham County) area
Provides leadership to meet agency mission and goals within the context of its stated value
Provides administrative clinical and case management supervision including training and technical assistance personnel administration and evaluation and planning
Designs and implements action plans to develop personnel and programs
Works cooperatively with a thirdparty school program multiple community rehabilitation programs community partners and agencies and businesses
Ensures that all aspects of the Units work is in compliance with federal regulations state laws and DHHS and DVR policies
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.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing 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.
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 highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:Through knowledge of casework management guidance and counseling.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients agency staff and peer professionals in public and private settings.
Ability to administer and coordinate multiple rehabilitation service programs representing a variety of caseload types.
Management preference will be given to candidates with:- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with and counseling adults with disabilities.
- Case Management System experience
- Knowledge of Workforce Development.
- Valid Drivers License
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. SeeEducation and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling counseling or a closely related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in a rehabilitation service program or closely related area including one year of supervisory experience;
OR
Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and three years of experience in a rehabilitation service program or closely related area including one year of supervisory experience;
OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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: uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD214 Member4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
