Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD
Job Classification Title
Administrative Specialist I (S)
Position Number
60054851
Grade
NC08
About Us
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.
Description of Work
This Rehabilitation Casework Technician position is located in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit Office in Mecklenburg County. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and casework support to Rehabilitation Counselors and Human Service Coordinators providing services to individuals with disabilities on a mental health caseload. Services are provided in the office and community.
Job responsibilities include the following:
* Interviewing clients and gathering diagnostic reports to assist counselors with determining eligibility and required services
* Assisting with developing written plans of services in conjunction with the client, parent and/ or guardian
* Documenting casework data and the provision of substantial services throughout the rehabilitation process in the case management system
* Assisting in monitoring the client's progress throughout the service delivery process
* Processing invoices and billing documents, scheduling appointments, filing, inputting casework data, and completing correspondence to support client services
* Working with community employers/partners to assist in directly placing highly qualified clients in appropriate employment leading to successful employment outcomes
* Providing other support as designated by the Rehabilitation Counselors and Human Service Coordinators and completing all related administrative tasks
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $39,244.00-$68,679.00
Recruitment Range: $39,244.00-$49,000.00
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date
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 and/or experience working with people with disabilities
• Knowledge of and/or experience utilizing electronic case management systems
• Flexibility and experience organizing multiple priority assignments in a fast paced setting
• Experience working with the public in a professional manner and in team settings
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. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.
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.
Supplemental Contact Information :
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying…