Rehabilitation 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. Description of Work The position will be housed in the Morehead City Satellite office and will serve adults with physical and substance use disabilities. The counselor must possess excellent collaborative skills to assure an effective working relationship with referral sources and local employers. The counselor is assisted in the delivery of services by a casework assistant that is shared with one other counselor and a processing assistant that is shared with two other counselors. Acceptable candidates must possess the ability to work in a team-oriented program to provide quality rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities. Job Duties Include: - Selected applicant is accountable for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. - The incumbent will evaluate diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services - Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer - Provide supportive counseling - Monitor the consumer's progress - Work directly with community partners in order to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00 Recruitment Range: $43,627.00 - $64,000.00 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: 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 with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds. 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. Visit the website for State Benefits. 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 applicat