Rehabilitation Counselor

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD
Job Classification Title
Rehabilitation Counselor (S)
Position Number
60054764
Grade
NC10
About Us
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.
Description of Work
This position is located in Forsyth County, Winston Salem. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing 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
•Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the client, parent and/or guardian
•Provide rehabilitative 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/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $43,267 -$75,718
Recruitment Range: $57,000 - $67,606
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
Knowledge of and/or experience with case management
Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities or undeserved/marginalized populations
Knowledge of and/or experience working within a team setting
This Position Is Eligible for Trainee Progression
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.
Trainee Progression Schedule:
6 Months
12 Months
18 Months
24 Months – Fully Qualified
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
A Sign-On Bonus of $6,000 may be offered to the successful applicant of this posting, contingent on budget approval.
Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
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.
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
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.
About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD):The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.
Compensation and 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.
Supplemental Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process