Rehabilitation Counselor – Trainee Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

Rehabilitation Counselor – Trainee 
Salary $37,490.00 – $45,128.00 Annually Location Regional, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-05016 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Opening Date 04/21/2025 Closing Date 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Rehabilitation Counselor Position Number 92500098 Salary Grade

NC10 DESCRIPTION

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Description of Work This position is funded in part through federal funds.

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

• Recruitment Range:

   $37,490 – $45,128

• $6,000 RETENTION

BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED

• If you are looking for a fulfilling career assisting individuals with disabilities within your community,
  YOU are in the right place!

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

• Eligibility for Retention Bonus
• Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: Retention Bonus Eligibility – Only probationary, permanent, or time-limited employees may be eligible for sign-on or retention bonuses.

Probationary, permanent, or time-limited employees may be eligible for a retention bonus if: The employee has not received in the last 24 months any retention or sign-on bonuses that total more than $2,500 from any agency for the job classification in which they are working. The limit counts all bonuses awarded over a 24-month period as of the bonus award date and counts these as if all installments are complete. (This 24-month period can be waived with OSHR approval) and the employee’s overall performance evaluation rating is at least “Meets Expectations,” and the employee does not have an active disciplinary action. Employees eligible for a retention bonus must work at least 20 hours per week. Bonuses for eligible employees working in part-time positions will be prorated based on hours worked.

• Retention Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of completion of trainee progression.

Additional information regarding the Sign-on & Retention Policy can be found here. A trainee is an applicant who has not fully met the education requirements for the position. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Trainee progression:

6 months
12 months
18 months
Fully Qualified / 24 months

• Salary increases are awarded during progression.
• Graduating students with applicable degrees with an anticipated graduation date by June 30, 2025, will be considered and should submit an unofficial copy of their transcripts.
• 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. For more information about

EIPD:

https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
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.

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 benefits. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Knowledge of or experience with case management.
Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations.
Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution. An employee in the progression is eligible to be placed in the full class of Rehabilitation Counselor upon completion of a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
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. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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 https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:

Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.