Rehabilitation Counselor

United States·Mecklenburg Countymid

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Key Responsibilities

•Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and rehabilitation services•Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the client,

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HealthcarePsychiatrist

Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

60054841

NC10

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

This Rehabilitation Counselor position is in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit Office in Mecklenburg County and manages an adult mental health caseload. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing supportive counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job responsibilities include the following:
•Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and rehabilitation services
•Developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent and/or guardian
•Providing rehabilitative services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling
•Monitoring clients progress throughout the service delivery process.
•Working directly with community partners to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed when appropriate
•Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.

Salary Range: $43,267 -$75,718

Recruitment Range: $57,000 - $67,606

A Sign-On Bonus of $6,000 may be offered to the successful applicant of this posting, contingent on budget approval.

Requirements

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A trainee is an applicant who does not yet meet all the education and experience requirements for the position. Trainees may be hired at a salary below the classification's established salary range and the recruitment range listed in the job posting.

As the trainee obtains the additional education and experience required to meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the classification specification, their salary will be adjusted accordingly.

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

6 Months
12 Months
18 Months
24 Months – Fully Qualified

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Nice to Have

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To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

The employee has held a position in the 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).
The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency.
DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are 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.

What We Offer

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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.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Jasmine Monique Yelverton

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