Independent Living Counselor

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Job Classification Title

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

Position Number

60055266

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

The primary purpose of the Independent Living Program is to serve eligible persons with severe disabilities to deinstitutionalize those persons where possible, to prevent the institutionalization of individuals who are at risk, maximize a client’s independence in the home, family, and community, and to assist clients in transition to the Vocational Rehabilitation program for services leading to employment.

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, parent and/or guardian
* 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 with community partners throughout the service delivery process
* Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Recruitment Range $43,267 - $64,000

**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities

• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a team setting

• Knowledge of and/or experience with case management Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations

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

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 & 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.  

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Supplemental and 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