Rehabilitation Counselor

State of North Carolina

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for identifying blind, visually impaired or deafblind high school age students attending public, charter and private schools in Guilford and Forsyth Counties, in addition to those who are home-schooled who reside in Guilford and Forsyth Counties whose disability creates a substantial impediment to employment and who can benefit from vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to help enable them to obtain employment. This position will make eligibility determinations for VR services, work with a team in developing/completing an assessment of the individual student, develop and implement a comprehensive service plan, collaborate with teachers and county officials in the provision of services, provide pre-employment transition services and work with employers in the development of work experiences and internships for students commensurate with students' skills, choice, interests and capabilities that will help build a foundation for a successful vocational outcome for the consumer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; or a master’s degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience in case management
• Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal
• Experience with working with youth in transition

Responsibilities

• Identifying blind, visually impaired or deafblind high school age students attending public, charter and private schools in Guilford and Forsyth Counties, in addition to those who are home-schooled who reside in Guilford and Forsyth Counties whose disability creates a substantial impediment to employment
• Making eligibility determinations for VR services
• Working with a team in developing/completing an assessment of the individual student
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive service plan
• Collaborating with teachers and county officials in the provision of services
• Providing pre-employment transition services
• Working with employers in the development of work experiences and internships for students commensurate with students' skills, choice, interests and capabilities

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: Entry Level