Counselor In Charge (CIC)

State of North Carolina • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

This Rehabilitation Counselor in Charge (CIC) position is in the Whiteville Satellite Office and is housed at East Columbus High School. The selected candidate will provide day-to-day supervision for the satellite offices in Columbus County and provide casework supervision for two school caseloads. Job responsibilities include:
- Provide direct casework supervision to 2 Rehabilitation Counselor assisting with job development, job placement and other services needed to complete a rehabilitation plan for employment for high school student in transition.
- 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
- Community Outreach to promote agency awareness
- Foster collaborative relationship with local school systems
- Work may include other related assignments as determined by Unit Manager

Requirements

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor OR Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of the agency requirements for independent counselor status.

Nice To Haves

• Good interpersonal skills and experience working with people with disabilities.
• Knows VR policy/procedure and can train and work with inexperienced counselors.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Provide direct casework supervision to 2 Rehabilitation Counselor assisting with job development, job placement and other services needed to complete a rehabilitation plan for employment for high school student in transition.
• 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
• Community Outreach to promote agency awareness
• Foster collaborative relationship with local school systems
• Work may include other related assignments as determined by Unit Manager

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level