Independent Living Counselor

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Base: $41,655 - $72,897; recruitment range: $41,65...
Hybrid
Case management
Independent living skills instruction
Community outreach
The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind to help them maintain independence and reduce risks such as isolation and nursing home placement

Job Summary

  • The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind to help them maintain independence and reduce risks such as isolation and nursing home placement.
  • The position offers a hybrid-teleworking schedule including weekly onsite work hours and provides comprehensive state benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

Matching Summary

The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind to help them maintain independence and reduce risks such as isolation and nursing home placement.

Salary

Base: $41,655 - $72,897; Recruitment Range: $41,655 - $63,000; Benefits: Comprehensive state benefits including health insurance and retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • case management
  • independent living skills instruction
  • community outreach
  • service plan development
  • budget management
  • rehabilitation counseling

Nice-to-have

  • experience working with disabilities
  • team collaboration
  • adaptive technology instruction
  • virtual and in-person training coordination
  • relationship building with community partners

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related human services field
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification
  • Experience with rehabilitation counseling
  • Ability to interpret eye reports
  • Knowledge of case management
  • Must complete full application (resumes not accepted)

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