N.C. Department of Information Technology · 2 days ago
Independent Living Counselor
Buncombe County, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Independent Living Counselor serves individuals who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf-blind, providing tailored services to help them maintain independence in their homes and communities.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Conduct outreach in the community to identify individuals in need of program services
Complete a comprehensive assessment of each applicant for services
Interpret eye reports to determine the level of visual impairment and to assist with planning appropriate services
Determine eligibility for services
In collaboration with the client, develop a service plan which includes specific independent living objectives
Provide guidance and counseling throughout the case management process
Make referrals to agency internal staff for specialized services, to other agency programs, including Vocational Rehabilitation, and to external resources needed for the achievement of planned goals
Provide instruction on basic daily living skills tasks both one-on-one and in group settings. Instruction areas include but are not limited to basic adaptive technology, cooking, personal care and communications
Manage a budget and ensure expenditure meets policy guidelines
Hire and train vendors to serve as Daily Living Skills Instructors
Coordinate in-person or virtual group training
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners in order to best serve clients
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution
Master's degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution
Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Preferred
Knowledge of or experience in case management
Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities
Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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