Casework Associate I / Human Services Coordinator
About The Position
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. Job responsibilities include the following: • Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services • Developing and implementing a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian • Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling • Conducting in-person home visits for the purpose of assessment and service provision • Monitoring the consumer’s progress throughout the service delivery process • Working directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in living as independently as possible, and if appropriate, assist them in becoming suitably employed • Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policies. 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.
Requirements
- Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
- Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities
- Knowledge of or experience with case management
- Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting
Responsibilities
- Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
- Developing and implementing a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian
- Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling
- Conducting in-person home visits for the purpose of assessment and service provision
- Monitoring the consumer’s progress throughout the service delivery process
- Working directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in living as independently as possible, and if appropriate, assist them in becoming suitably employed
- Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policies
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
