North Carolina
**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Vocational Rehabilitation**Job Classification Title**Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (NS)**Position Number**60054496**Grade**NC13The 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**The Counselor in Charge (CIC) position serves in the New Bern Unit Office and provides leadership and support to the unit’s operations. The role functions as acting Unit Manager as needed and offers casework direction for vacant caseloads. The Counselor in Charge supports four counselors and three support staff, ensuring continuity of services and consistent application of agency policies and procedures. This position also assists the Unit Manager with operational oversight, including caseload budget management for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Independent Living (IL) services, compliance with program Standards and Indicators, and implementation of the Dual Customer Approach.
Key Responsibilities:
The individual in this position is responsible for designing and implementing the unit’s comprehensive plan for vocational and independent living rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Duties include providing supervision and guidance to staff on VR and IL casework and policy procedures to support consumers in achieving employment and independent living goals. The Counselor in Charge will work closely with community partners to strengthen collaborative efforts and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Additional responsibilities include assisting with onboarding, coaching, and training new counselors to ensure program consistency and effectiveness.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## **Salary Range: $48,222.00 - $84,388.00**## **Recruitment Range: $48,222.00 - $72,000.00*****Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.***The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:* Knowledge of rehabilitation counseling methods and casework practices* Ability to communicate policies and procedures clearly to staff* Skill in building relationships with consumers, families, and professional partners* Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions* Applied knowledge of emotional intelligence in the workplace## ## **Position is funded in part through federal funds.**## ## **\*\*Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**\*\*****## **Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.****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.
To learn more about EIPD: .**Compensation and 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 .## **Supplemental Contact Information:**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
**Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.* Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.* 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.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
*Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.*Veterans’ and National Guard Preference* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act #J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities:
The individual in this position is responsible for designing and implementing the unit’s comprehensive plan for vocational and independent living rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Duties include providing supervision and guidance to staff on VR and IL casework and policy procedures to support consumers in achieving employment and independent living goals. The Counselor in Charge will work closely with community partners to strengthen collaborative efforts and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Additional responsibilities include assisting with onboarding, coaching, and training new counselors to ensure program consistency and effectiveness.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## **Salary Range: $48,222.00 - $84,388.00**## **Recruitment Range: $48,222.00 - $72,000.00*****Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.***The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:* Knowledge of rehabilitation counseling methods and casework practices* Ability to communicate policies and procedures clearly to staff* Skill in building relationships with consumers, families, and professional partners* Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions* Applied knowledge of emotional intelligence in the workplace## ## **Position is funded in part through federal funds.**## ## **\*\*Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**\*\*****## **Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.****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.
To learn more about EIPD: .**Compensation and 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 .## **Supplemental Contact Information:**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
**Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.* Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.* 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.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
*Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.*Veterans’ and National Guard Preference* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act #J-18808-Ljbffr