Rehabilitation Counselor

As of June 1, 2023, the new salary range will be $40,442 - $70,774

This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Cumberland County area and will be located in the Fayetteville Unit Office. This position will provide counseling services and independent living services to our consumers. The selected applicant is accountable for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation or independent living services for persons with disabilities. Services will be provided to consumers both in person and remotely.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services

• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian

• Provide rehabilitation 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 directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed

• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

Selected applicant needs to have the means to travel as the job requires.

• In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your transcripts.  If applicable, the CRC certification must also be attached.*

Positions: 60054635, 60054634, 60054638, 60054636, 60054640, and 60054989

The DHHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership.

About NC Department of Health and Human Services:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.   Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.  We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

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.

Visit website for State Benefits  To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• 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

Management Preferences:

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

• Knowledge of and experience with the disability community and its culture through lived experience

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

• Case Management System experience

Please refer to the link below for additional information

https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-jobSome 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration.

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at

855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-3517.