Rehabilitation Counselor

Description of Work

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 Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Rockingham County area and will be housed in the Wentworth satellite office which is part of the Burlington Unit Office. This is a third party funded position which serves 4 schools within the Rockingham County School system. This position provides counseling services to youth and adults with intellectual and learning, substance abuse, mental health disabilities, as well as physical disabilities. The selected applicant is accountable for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation. 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

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:

• 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

• 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

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.