Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor

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Chatham, North Carolina, US
$42,627 - $75,718; recruitment range: $42,627 - $6...
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Conduct community outreach
Comprehensive client assessment
Develop service plans
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor to assist individuals with visual impairments or who are deaf-blind in maintaining independence and improving their quality of life. The position involves conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans, and providing guidance and support to clients. **

Job Summary

  • The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deaf blind who are in need of individualized services to maintain independence in the home and/or community.
  • Job duties include conducting outreach, completing comprehensive assessments, interpreting eye reports, determining eligibility, developing service plans, providing guidance and counseling, making referrals, and instructing daily living skills.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor to assist individuals with visual impairments or who are deaf-blind in maintaining independence and improving their quality of life. The position involves conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans, and providing guidance and support to clients. **

Salary

$42,627 - $75,718; Recruitment Range: $42,627 - $64,000; Benefits: Excellent comprehensive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct community outreach
  • Comprehensive client assessment
  • Develop service plans
  • Provide guidance and counseling
  • Referrals to internal and external resources
  • Instruct daily living skills
  • Manage vendor hiring and training

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with sensory loss adaptation
  • Experience reducing isolation
  • Experience preventing nursing home placement
  • Experience with adaptive technology
  • Community partner relationship development

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related human services field OR current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Ability to interpret eye reports
  • Must complete application in its entirety

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Not specified

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