Rehabilitation Counselor
About the role
The Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for promoting employment and independence for people with disabilities. This position is located in New Hanover County and will be based at the Wilmington Unit Office.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate applicants and determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services based on diagnostic and educational data.
- Develop and implement individualized plans for employment (IPE) in collaboration with eligible consumers.
- Provide career counseling, guidance, and job placement assistance tailored to consumer strengths, interests, and limitations.
- Career counseling, guidance, and job placement assistance tailored to consumer strengths, interests, and limitations.
- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of planned services, including referrals to vocational evaluators, job coaches, and community rehabilitation programs.
- Manage a caseload of people with disabilities, ensuring timely documentation and compliance with agency policies.
- Enter and maintain case records in the Encore system and utilize support staff for administrative tasks.
- Monitor and manage case service budgets, generate authorizations, and process billing to support service delivery.
- Conduct outreach and public relations activities, including employer engagement, job fairs, and community education on vocational rehabilitation services.
- Attend required trainings and contribute to team meetings and unit initiatives to support professional development and agency goals.
Requirements
This position requires a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution, or a master’s 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.
Qualifications
Knowledge of or experience in case management, knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations, and knowledge of or experience working within a team setting are preferred.
Skills
Knowledge of or experience in case management, knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations, and knowledge of or experience working within a team setting are preferred.
Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
Pay
The salary range for this position is $43,267 - $75,718, with a recruitment range of $43,267 - $64,000.
Schedule
The position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.