“This class is approved for continuous recruitment.”

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

**Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**

7/1/2025 Update: PENDING 2025-2026 Budget Approval: A Sign-on or Retention bonus may be offered

If you are looking for a fulfilling career assisting individuals with disabilities within your community,

YOU are in the right place!

The primary purpose of the rehabilitation counselor is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

Job Responsibilities Include The Following

• Evaluating professional diagnostic data to determine eligibility and required rehabilitation services
• Develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian
• Provide rehabilitation services within the context of a guidance and counseling relationship and provide supportive counseling
• Monitor the consumer's progress throughout the service delivery process
• Work directly with community partners in order to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming suitably employed
• Document service delivery and case progress in the case management system as required by agency policy
  
  

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Only candidates for probationary, permanent, or time-limited positions may be eligible for sign-on or retention bonuses. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system.

Employees eligible for a sign-on bonus must work at least 20 hours per week. Bonuses for eligible employees working in part-time positions will be prorated based on hours worked.

• Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.
  
  

Retention Bonus Eligibility

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

Only Probationary, Permanent, Or Time-limited Employees May Be Eligible For Sign-on Or Retention Bonuses. Probationary, Permanent, Or Time-limited Employees May Be Eligible For a Retention Bonus If

The employee has not received in the last 24 months any retention or sign-on bonuses that total more than $2,500 from any agency for the job classification in which they are working. The limit counts all bonuses awarded over a 24-month period as of the bonus award date and counts these as if all installments are complete. (This 24-month period can be waived with OSHR approval) and the employee's overall performance evaluation rating is at least “Meets Expectations,” and the employee does not have an active disciplinary action. Employees eligible for a retention bonus must work at least 20 hours per week. Bonuses for eligible employees working in part-time positions will be prorated based on hours worked.

• Retention Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of completion of trainee progression. Additional information regarding the Sign-on & Retention Policy can be found here.
  
  

A trainee is an applicant who has not fully met the education requirements for the position. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

TRAINEE Progression

6 months

12 months

18 months

Fully Qualified / 24 months

• Salary increases are awarded during progression.
• Graduating students with applicable degrees with an anticipated graduation date by December 31, 2025, will be considered and should submit an unofficial copy of their transcripts.**
  
  

About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD):

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation And Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.