Counselor In Charge - Gaston, United States - State of North Carolina

    State of North Carolina
    State of North Carolina Gaston, United States

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    Salary: $45, $79,932.00 Annually

    Location : Gaston County, NC

    Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

    Job Number: DVR

    Department: Dept of Health and Human Services

    Division: Vocational Rehabilitation

    Opening Date: 05/10/2023

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Job Class Title: Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor

    Position Number:

    Section: DHHS/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

    Work Location: Gastonia / Gaston County

    Salary Grade: NC13

    Recruitment Range: $45,675 - $69,000

    Description of Work

    As of June 1, 2023, the new salary range will be $46,817-$81,930.

    **This is a repost; previous applicants need to reapply in order to be considered.**

    This Rehabilitation Counselor in Charge (CIC) position is in the Gastonia office. This position supervises Rehabilitation Counselors providing services to students and adults with disabilities in transitioning into work.

    Job responsibilities include the following:
    • Assist Unit Manager with work which involves planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a diverse rehabilitation program consisting of multiple caseloads, third-party programs, and a limited number of specialized rehabilitation programs
    • Personnel administration, staff development/training, and consultation/technical assistance provided to subordinate staff
    • Work may include other related assignments as determined by Unit Manager
    • Assist individuals on the caseload with job development, job placement and other services to complete a rehabilitation plan for employment
    Selected applicant needs to have the means to travel as the job requires.

    *In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your transcripts.*

    The DHHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership.

    About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
    The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

    Compensation & 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.
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    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

    To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
    Please refer to the link below for additional information
    • In-depth knowledge of casework methodology and techniques of rehabilitation counseling
    • Knowledge of federal and state laws governing the delivery of rehabilitation services
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the community job market and job placement opportunities
    • Proven ability to analyze medical and psychological data for planning and delivery of rehabilitation services
    • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and various professional and specialty service providers involved in the rehabilitation process
    Management prefers candidates with the following:
    • 2-3 years of supervisory and performance management experience
    • Good interpersonal skills and experience working with people with disabilities.
    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

    Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or counseling from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor and successful completion of the agency requirements for independent counselor status;
    or
    Current certification of as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), two years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor and successful completion of the agency s requirements for independent counselor status;
    or
    an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Supplemental and Contact Information

    The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, . If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration.

    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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

    For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at
    Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at

    NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
    There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.


    For permanent and time-limited appointments:
    Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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    I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
    • Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.
    02

    To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements for this vacancy. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Have you provided the necessary information for our screening process?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $69,000. If offered this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $45,675 - $69,000.
    • I understand.
    04

    Are you currently employed with the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or NC Division of Services for the Blind as a Rehabilitation Counselor?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, have you successfully completed the agency's examination requirements for independent counselor status?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    How many years have you been an Independent Counselor with the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or NC Division of Services for the Blind? If you do not have this experience, please answer N/A.

    07

    Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
    • Company or OSHR Website
    • Employee Referral
    • Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
    • Conference / Career Fair
    • LinkedIn
    • Other Social Media
    • Theater Advertisement
    • Internet Advertisement
    • TV / Radio
    • Indeed
    • Other General Job Boards
    • Google
    • Other Search Engines
    08

    Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)

    Required Question