Rehabilitation Counselor

Rehabilitation Counselor (S)

This position is located in Alamance County, the Burlington unit office. 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 clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services.
• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian.
• Provide rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling.
• Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process.
• Work directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed.
• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy.

Authority: Section 12(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c); Pub. L. 111-256, 124 Stat. 2643; unless otherwise noted. This position provides direct services to individuals with disabilities who have barriers to employment.

Salary Range: $43,267 -$75,718

Recruitment Range: $43,267.00-$64,000

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

Position funded 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