Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor
Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor
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$ 41655 - 72897
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Description of Work
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**
The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor (ILRC) serves individuals who are visually impaired blind or deafblind who are in need of individualized services to maintain independence in the home and/or community. Many individuals requiring services are over the age of 55. Services provided by this program assist individuals with adapting to sensory loss to reduce a sense of isolation increase the ability to engage in meaningful activities and reduce the risk of injuries depression and nursing home placement.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Conduct outreach in the community to identify individuals in need of program services.
Complete a comprehensive assessment of each applicant for services.
Interpret eye reports to determine the level of visual impairment and to assist with planning appropriate services.
Determine eligibility for services
In collaboration with the client develop a service plan which includes specific independent living objectives.
Provide guidance and counseling throughout the case management process.
Make referrals to agency internal staff for specialized services to other agency programs including Vocational Rehabilitation and to external resources needed for the achievement of planned goals.
Provide instruction on basic daily living skills tasks both one-on-one and in group settings. Instruction areas include but are not limited to basic adaptive technology cooking personal care and communications.
Manage a budget and ensure expenditures meet policy guidelines.
Hire and train vendors to serve as Daily Living Skills Instructors.
Coordinate in-person or virtual group training.
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to best serve clients.
About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB):
The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired blind and deaf- blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.
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 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.
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 addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forbenefits.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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.
Know of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal
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 from an appropriately accredited institution;
OR
Masters 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.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 Merit-Based 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 of graduation 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 aDD-214 Member-4 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 State of North Carolina/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 degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.To check the status of an application please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click Application Status.
If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
