Rehabilitation Counselor
Company: State of North Carolina
Location: New Bern
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Description of Work This Rehabilitation Counselor position is
located in the Craven County area and is based in the New Bern 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.
* 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:$34,158- $54,486
Positions:60054985 3rd Party Positions: If no suitable candidates
are found at the Rehabilitation Counselor level, this position will
be filled as a Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee. Salary for
Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee is $34,158. Duties and
responsibilities as a Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee are
non-independent and are supervised by the Unit Manager or designee.
If applying as Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, candidate will be
required to attain a Master's degree in a related Human Service
field or Rehabilitation Counseling. Those that qualify as a
Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee are encouraged to apply for this
position. 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: Please refer to
the link below for additional information 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.
* Considerable 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.
* Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective
working relationships. 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. Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee: Graduation from a
four-year college or university with a four-year degree in a
related human service field as defined above. Supplemental and
Contact Information In collaboration with our partners, the North
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provides essential
services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North
Carolinians. 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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