State of North Carolina·Pinehurst, North Carolina
The Rehabilitation Counselor assists individuals with disabilities in achieving career and independent living goals by developing individualized service plans and coordinating necessary support. Responsibilities include evaluating diagnostic data, monitoring client progress, and collaborating with community partners to facilitate gainful employment.
Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services
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Job Classification: Title
Rehabilitation Counselor (S)
Position Number: 60055064
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 position is located in Cumberland County, Fayetteville. This position is third-party funded with the Cumberland County School system. The 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.
$43,627 to $64,000
Knowledge of or experience with case management.
Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or undeserved/marginalized populations.
Knowledge of or experience working within a team setting.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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· Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
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supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
· If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
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· Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. [https://www.naces.org/members.]
· Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
· Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
· Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; or a master’s degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
Candidates must possess a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related human services field, or hold a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification. The role requires knowledge of case management and experience working with individuals with disabilities or marginalized populations.
Market context
Rehabilitation counselors in North Carolina are often needed in public agencies, community programs, and healthcare settings that support people with disabilities and return-to-work planning. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer prior disability services and case management experience, so a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or CRC certification can help your application stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your resume to show direct disability support and case coordination experience.
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