Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Transition Services

Salary $41,655.00 – $72,897.00 Annually Location Pitt County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-03513 DSB 6501441 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Blind Services Opening Date 05/09/2025 Closing Date 5/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Rehabilitation Counselor Position Number 65010441 Section Greenville District Office Salary Grade

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Description of Work Position is funded in part through federal funds. If you are looking for a fulfilling career assisting individuals with disabilities within your community,
YOU are in the right place! Position is responsible for identifying blind, visually impaired or deafblind high school age students attending public, charter and private schools in , Beaufort, Edgecombe, Nash, Pitt and Wilson counties, in addition to those who are home-schooled who reside in the counties mentioned whose disability creates a substantial impediment to employment and who can benefit from vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to help enable them to obtain employment. This position will make eligibility determinations for VR services, work with a team in developing/completing an assessment of the individual student, develop and implement a comprehensive service plan, collaborate with teachers and county officials in the provision of services, provide pre-employment transition services and work with employers in the development of work experiences and internships for students commensurate with students’ skills, choice, interests and capabilities that will help build a foundation for a successful vocational outcome for the consumer. Note this position requires spending time walking through different job sites, high schools, and touring college campuses. About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB): The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deafblind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment. 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 in case management Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal Experience with working with youth in transition 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. Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; OR
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. 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.