What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Counselor position at State of North Carolina?
- •• $6,000 SIGN-ON BONUSES ARE NOW BEING OFFERED*
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This is an itinerant position. Travel is required. This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
This vacancy announcement is for multiple positions in the Charlotte District Offices. Â
Graduate students finishing their last year of studies with-applicable degrees listed above, with an anticipated graduation date, will be considered and should submit an unofficial copy of their transcripts. Job offers will be contingent upon completion of their degree and submission of an official transcript.
If there are no qualified candidates in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee will 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.
The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor (ILRC) serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind who are in need of individualized services to maintain independence in the home and/or community. A majority of individuals requiring services are over the age of 55. Services provided by this program assist individuals with adapting to sensory loss in order to reduce a sense of isolation, increase the ability to engage in meaningful activities and reduce the risk of injuries, depression and nursing home placement.
Job duties include but are not limited to
- Conducting outreach in the community to identify individuals in need of program services.
- Completing a comprehensive assessment of each applicant for services.
- Interpreting eye reports to determine the level of visual impairment and to assist with planning appropriate services.
- Determining eligibility for services
- In collaboration with the client, developing a service plan which includes specific independent living objectives.
- Providing guidance and counseling throughout the case management process.
- Making referrals to agency internal staff for specialized services, to other agency programs, including Vocational Rehabilitation, and to external resources needed for the achievement of planned goals.Â
- Providing instruction on basic daily living skills tasks both one-on-one and in group settings. Instruction areas include but are not limited to basic adaptive technology, cooking, personal care, and communications.
- Managing a budget and ensure expenditures meet policy guidelines.
- Hiring and training vendors to serve as Daily Living Skills Instructors.
- Coordinating in-person or virtual group training.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with community partners to best serve clients.
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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.Â
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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.Â
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https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job
- Knowledge of or experience in case management.
- Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities.
- Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal.
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Â The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
- Note this position requires spending time walking through different job sites, high schools, and touring college campuses.Â
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution;
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Master's degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution;
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Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html. Â
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 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 consideration.
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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. Â 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.
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For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. 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 919-855-3517. Â
Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
 A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 20 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
 An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
 (1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
 (2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
 (3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
 This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.   Â
