Role OverviewThe primary purpose of the Rehabilitation Counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.
What You Will Do
Job responsibilities include evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services, developing a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian, providing rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship, and monitoring the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Applicants with knowledge of or experience in case management, working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations, and working within a team setting are preferred.
Requirements
- Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution
- Master's degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution
- Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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