Independent Living Counselor

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Buncombe County, NC, United States
Salary grade range: $41,655 - $72,897; recruitment...
Hybrid
Case management
Working with people with disabilities
Community outreach
The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind who need individualized services to maintain independence in the home and/or community

Job Summary

  • The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind who need individualized services to maintain independence in the home and/or community.
  • Services provided by this program assist individuals with adapting to sensory loss to reduce a sense of isolation, increase the ability to engage in meaningful activities and reduce the risk of injuries, depression and nursing home placement.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, retirement plans, NCFlex program, and paid leave.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Salary Grade Range: $41,655 - $72,897; Recruitment Range: $41,655 - $63,000; Benefits: Comprehensive state benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Case management
  • Working with people with disabilities
  • Community outreach
  • Service plan development
  • Daily living skills instruction

Nice-to-have

  • Team of professionals collaboration
  • Reducing isolation
  • Preventing nursing home placement
  • Adaptive technology instruction

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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