Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Chatham, North Carolina, US
$42,627 - $64,000 py
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Visual impairment services
Sensory loss adaptation
Daily living skills instruction
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor to assist individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities in maintaining independence and improving quality of life. The role involves conducting assessments, developing service plans, and providing guidance and training to clients, primarily those over the age of 55. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. **

Job Summary

  • The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deaf blind to maintain independence in their homes and communities.
  • Job duties include conducting outreach, comprehensive assessments, developing service plans, providing guidance and counseling, and instructing on basic daily living skills.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid 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 and other disabilities in maintaining independence and improving quality of life. The role involves conducting assessments, developing service plans, and providing guidance and training to clients, primarily those over the age of 55. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. **

Salary

$42,627 - $64,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • visual impairment services
  • sensory loss adaptation
  • daily living skills instruction
  • community outreach
  • vendor management

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with client
  • reducing isolation
  • preventing nursing home placement
  • team of professionals

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related human services field
  • Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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