Independent Living Counselor

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Forsyth County, NC, United States
Recruitment range: $43,267 - $60,000; salary grade...
Independent living services
Visually impaired individuals
Deafblind individuals
The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind to maintain independence in the home and/or community

Job Summary

  • The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind to maintain independence in the home and/or community.
  • Job duties include conducting outreach, comprehensive assessments, developing service plans, providing guidance and counseling, and making referrals.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Matching Summary

The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind to maintain independence in the home and/or community.

Salary

Recruitment Range: $43,267 - $60,000; Salary Grade Range: $43,267 - $75,718; Benefits: Comprehensive state benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent living services
  • Visually impaired individuals
  • Deafblind individuals
  • Case management process
  • Community outreach
  • Service plan development

Nice-to-have

  • Reduce isolation and depression
  • Promote economic independence
  • Adaptive technology instruction
  • Vendor hiring and training
  • Community partner relationships

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling
  • Master’s degree in related human services field
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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