Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD
Job Classification Title
Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor (NS)
Position Number
60055048
Grade
NC13
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 Counselor-in-Charge (CIC) position is located in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit in Mecklenburg County. The CIC will be responsible for organizing and directing the daily supervision of counselors and assigned staff, casework, and providing leadership within the unit. The CIC will assist the Unit Manager with work involving planning, implementing, and evaluating the technical and administrative components of a rehabilitation program consisting of multiple caseloads, third-party programs and a limited number of specialized rehabilitation programs. This position will work with the Workforce Development Board and play a key role in ensuring that quality transition services are provided to students with disabilities in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools. The CIC helps shape unit performance through data-informed decision-making, promotes professional development, and fosters a collaborative team environment to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals.
Job responsibilities include the following:
• Providing direct case management supervision to Rehabilitation Counselors and support staff providing client services required to complete rehabilitation plans for employment
• Performing administrative management tasks to include casework approvals to ensure quality service delivery for the assigned coverage areas, budget development, and performance management
• Providing and scheduling staff development, training, consultations and action plans to enhance staff and program performance
• Providing assigned caseload coverage and assisting with coverage for vacant caseloads
• Fostering collaborative relationships with community and partner agencies and other service providers to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities in order to enhance skills and knowledge
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range $68,870 - $75,000
**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state policies/regulations governing the delivery of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
Experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff in a supportive manner
Knowledge of building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, families, and other professional and specialty providers
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date
Position is funded in part through federal funds
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…