Independent Living Counselor

About the role

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required services
• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian
• Provide vocational rehabilitation or independent living 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 with community partners throughout the service delivery process
• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Compensation & 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 leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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.

Contact Information

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