Rehabilitation Counselor

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 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 Rehabilitation Counselor located in the Washington VR Office in Beaufort County will provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities with a focus on those with mental health and substance use conditions. The counselor evaluates applicants to determine eligibility develops individualized employment plans and coordinates service delivery to support successful employment outcomes. Services are provided both in person and remotely and include counseling guidance job placement assistance and collaboration with community partners.

This position manages a diverse caseload and documents service delivery in accordance with agency policy. Work is performed under general supervision and contributes to the mission of helping individuals achieve independence through employment.

Key Duties Include:
- Evaluate medical psychological and vocational data to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.

- Develop individualized employment plans (IPEs) based on comprehensive assessments and client-centered planning.

- Provide counseling and guidance to support disability adjustment recovery and vocational goal development.

- Coordinate and monitor service delivery including referrals to rehabilitation providers job coaches and evaluators.

- Arrange and authorize services such as medical care training adaptive devices work-related tools and transportation.

- Prepare clients for employment through job readiness training resume development and interview preparation.

- Conduct job development and placement activities including employer engagement and advocacy for client accommodations.

- Document case progress and service delivery in the agencys case management system in compliance with policy standards.

- Manage caseloads to meet agency performance goals and ensure timely movement through the rehabilitation process.

- Participate in community outreach public relations and professional development activities to enhance service delivery and promote vocational rehabilitation programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $41655.00 - $72897.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience evaluating medical psychological and vocational records to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and document findings in a case management system.

• Experience developing individualized employment plans (IPEs) through comprehensive assessments and client collaboration including goal setting service identification and timeline management.

• Experience providing counseling and guidance to individuals with mental health and substance use disabilities to support vocational adjustment recovery and employment readiness.

• Experience coordinating and authorizing services such as medical care training adaptive equipment and job placement supports using agency-approved systems and procedures.

• Experience conducting job development and placement activities including employer engagement resume preparation and interview coaching to support successful employment outcomes.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Mostly Federally Funded

This Position Is Possibly Eligible To Be Hybrid

About the Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD):
The EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities collaboration with each client we help assess skills interests and abilities and choose a goal for competitive employment or independence. Based on the clients needs we create a customized plan of services and supports to help them achieve that goal.

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 the website for State 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 accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 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 application.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 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 the 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.

  Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution

  OR

  A 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.

  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:

  Yvette Jones

  Email: