Counselor in Charge - State of North Carolina : Job Details

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities 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 vacancy announcement is for multiple positions assigned to the Central Region of North Carolina which include the following counties:Alamance, Anson, Bladen, Caswell, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rockingham, Sampson, Scotland, Stokes, Surry, Vance, Wake, Warren, YadkinThe DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership.This position is located in the Central Region of the state. The Counselor in Charge will assist the Unit Manager with work which involves planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a diverse rehabilitation program's day-to-day operations. The Counselor in Charge will work with the Unit Manager and staff to achieve unit goals for productivity and quality customer service. This position will be responsible for daily supervision, leadership and assigned casework supervision and approval for Rehabilitation Counselors and other assigned staff.Job responsibilities include the following:* Assist individuals on the caseload with job development, job placement and other services to complete a rehabilitation plan for employment.* Administrative management tasks to include casework approvals to ensure quality service delivery for the assigned coverage area, budget development and performance management/improvement.* Staff development/training, and consultation/technical assistance to subordinate staff* Work may include other related assignments as determined by Unit ManagerSelected applicant needs to have the means to travel as the job requires.Vacant positions are located in the Smithfield office of the Dunn Unit, Winston Salem, and the Fayetteville unit.About NC Department of Health and Human Services:The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.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.Visit website for State BenefitsTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.Please refer to the link below for additional information In-depth knowledge of casework methodology and techniques of rehabilitation counseling* 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* Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and variousprofessional and specialty services involved in the rehabilitation process.Management Preferences* Good Interpersonal skills and experience working with people with disabilities* Knows VR policy/procedure and can train and work with inexperienced counselors* Case Management System experience* Ability to work independently and collaborativelySome 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 or counseling from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor;ORCurrent certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor;ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Successful completion of the agency requirements for independent counselor status.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, multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for 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 at855-###-####. 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-###-####.