Rehabilitation Counselor

Company: State of North Carolina
Location: Wilson
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Description of Work During the COVID-19 pandemic, this position is conducted primarily through telework. Employees may be required to work remotely or onsite occasionally at the request of the hiring manager. This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Wilson Vocational Rehabilitation Unit Office. The primary purpose of this position is to provide rehabilitation services to eligible consumers that have various disabilities to enable them to obtain and/or maintain competitive employment. Services are provided according to State, Federal and Agency policies and guidelines. Selected applicant is accountable for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation services. Job responsibilities include the following: Evaluating diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the customer 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. Salary Grade: GN10 Recruitment Range:$39,611- $54,486 Position: 60055136 TheDHHSDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. 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: If your Master's degree is in a field other than Rehabilitation Counseling, your application must explicitly demonstrate that you possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below: In-depth knowledge of casework methodology and techniques of rehabilitation counseling Knowledge of federal and state laws governing the delivery of rehabilitation or independent living services Demonstrated ability to interpret medical and psychological data in planning and developing rehabilitative services Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and various professional and specialty services involved in the rehabilitation process Demonstrated ability to network and communicate effectively with area employers and/or community agencies through excellent verbal and written skills Please refer to the link below for additional tips on the application process 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. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy.Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38. 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.

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