INDEPENDENT Rehabilitation Counselor

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD Job Classification Title Rehabilitation Counselor (NS) Position Number 60055061 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 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. Description of Work This position is located in Avery County, Newland, a satellite office of the Boone VR/IL Unit. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment. Job responsibilities include the following: • Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services. • Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian. • Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling. • Monitoring the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process • Working directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed. • Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences **This is a repost Prior applicants will remain under consideration and do not need to reapply. Recruitment Range: $46,000-$64,000 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 or experience in case management • Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations • Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting 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 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.  To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU . 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 leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Supplemental Contact Information: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ . 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 Governor’s 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 5:00 PM on the closing date. 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. 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