Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor

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New Hanover County, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 48222 - 84388
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

EMPLOY INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Job Classification Title

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

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 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.

Description of Work

The Counselor in Charge is based in the Wilmington Unit Office and is responsible for providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with mental health and/or substance use disabilities supporting them in achieving and maintaining competitive employment. The role manages a high volume of monthly referrals and delivers services in accordance with State Federal and Agency policies and guidelines.

The incumbent exercises independent judgment in casework decisions except in instances requiring approval by the Unit Manager Chief of Policy or other designated authority. This position also provides guidance and instruction to assigned counselors on casework issues reviews and approves casework for designated Rehabilitation Counselor I staff and monitors assigned caseloads for outcome goals budgets and overall program management. Caseload assignments for casework approval are determined by the Unit Manager based on unit needs.

The selected applicant will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation plans for persons with disabilities. This includes evaluating diagnostic information to determine eligibility and necessary services developing individualized service plans in collaboration with consumers providing supportive counseling monitoring progress and coordinating with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $48222.00 - $84388.00

Recruitment Range: $48222.00 - $72000.00

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:

  • Knowledge of casework methodology and techniques of rehabilitation counseling

  • Knowledge in communicating casework policies and procedures to staff.

  • Knowledge of how to build relationships with consumers family members and/or various professional and specialty services involved in the rehabilitation process.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**

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

About the NC Division of Health Benefits:
The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents children seniors people with intellectual / developmental disabilities and behavioral health substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget of over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year DHB ensures that more than 108000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.

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 for benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws 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.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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

  • Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

  • Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

  • If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

  • Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

  • Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

  • Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your 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 Credit Verification

    Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

    Veterans and National Guard Preference

    • 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

    • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

    ADA Accommodations

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor;

OR

Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirement: Successful completion of the agency requirements for independent counselor status.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and 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.

Recruiter:

LaWanna Baker

Email:


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AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionEMPLOY INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPDJob Classification TitleRehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (NS)Position NumberGradeNC13About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the s...
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