Rehabilitation Counselor

•  $6,000 SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED*

A Sign-on bonus of $6,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

This vacancy announcement is for multiple positions assigned to Eastern NC.

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

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

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

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

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

Some 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

• Graduating Senior Students with applicable degrees listed above with an anticipated graduation date will be considered and should submit an unofficial copy of their transcripts.  Job offers will be contingent upon completion of their degree and submission of an official transcript. 

All applicants should attach a copy of transcripts.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

 (1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);

 (2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

 (3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.