Rehabilitation Counselor

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Job Classification Title

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

Position Number

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

This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Asheville VR/IL Unit Office in Buncombe County. The position serves individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf‑blind within the assigned catchment area. The primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help them overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
• Developing written plans of services in conjunction with the client, parent, and/or guardian.
• Providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and providing supportive counseling.
• Monitoring client progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Working directly with community partners and employers to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming successfully employed.
• Documenting service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with case management.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a team setting.

Salary Grade Range

$43,267 - $75,718

Recruitment Range

$43,267 - $64,000

Hybrid Teleworking

Position is eligible for a hybrid‑teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program. Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, and paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.