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NC Department of Health and Human Services

Rehabilitation Counselor

NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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NC Department of Health and Human Services

Division:

EMPLOY, INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Agency:

Dept of Health and Human Services

Job Classification Title:

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

Position Number:

60054920

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:

A combination of case management, client advocacy, assessment, and counseling for individuals with disabilities. Candidates must possess knowledge of case management, experience working with people with disabilities or underserved populations, and ability to work within a team setting.

Recruitment Range:

$46,000 - $64,000

Management Preferences (not required):

Knowledge of or experience in case management

Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations

Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting

Additional eligibility:

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: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.

Compensation And Benefits:

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

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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. 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 Executive Order 303, 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

Complete the application in its entirety; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Provide Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. Include supplemental information in the “Work Experience” section.

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 of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are unable to provide status updates over the phone. Please log in to your account to check status. After the closing date, applications will be “Under Review.” The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degrees must be from accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans and National Guard Preference: attach DD‑214 Member‑4, NGB 23A (RPAS), or DD‑256/NGB 22 as appropriate.

Consult the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members for credential evaluation.

Minimum Education And Experience 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.

Recruiter Charlene Moore

Email talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

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