This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Watauga County area and is based in the Boone Unit Office. This position will provide counseling 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:

• Evaluate professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required services.
• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer.
• Provide vocational rehabilitation or independent living 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 or living independently.
• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.

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.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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:

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  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
• American Sign Language Skills

Please refer to the link below for additional information
https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Minimum Education and Experience for a Trainee
Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution. An employee in the progression is eligible to be placed in the full class of Rehabilitation Counselor upon completion of a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. The three year progression may be extended as needed for an employee who is making satisfactory progress toward the attainment of the master’s degree; however, the salary should not be at or above the minimum of the full class.