<p>Position is funded in part through federal funds.</p> <p>Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours</p> <p>If you are looking for a fulfilling career assisting individuals with disabilities within your community,</p> <p>YOU are in the right place!</p> <p>7/1/2025 Update: PENDING 2025-2026 Budget Approval: a sign-on bonus of $6,000 may be offered</p> <p>Position will be responsible for identifying blind, visually impaired or deafblind high school age students attending public, charter and private schools in</p> <p>Durham, Vance, Franklin, Warren, Johnston County High schools and also Governor Morehead School for the Blind, in addition to those who are home-schooled who reside in</p> <p>Durham, Vance, Franklin, Warren, or Johnston Counties, whose disability creates a substantial impediment to employment and who can benefit from vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to help enable them to obtain employment.  Position will make eligibility determinations for VR services, work with a team in developing/completing an assessment of the individual student, develop and implement a comprehensive service plan, collaborate with teachers and county officials in the provision of services, provide pre-employment transition services and work with employers in the development of work experiences and internships for students commensurate with students' skills, choice, interests and capabilities that will help build a foundation for a successful vocational outcome for the consumer.</p> <p>Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus</p> <p>Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:</p> <p>Sign-on Bonus Eligibility:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB):</p> <p>The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf- blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment. </p> <p>About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Compensation and Benefits:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of or experience in case management. </li><li>Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal. </li><li>Experience with working with youth in transition. </li></ul> <p>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.</p> <p>Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution; </p> <p>OR</p> <p>Master's degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; </p> <p>OR</p> <p>Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.</p> <p>DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.</p> <p>  </p> <p>It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date of graduation, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.</p> <ul> <li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. </li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. </li><li>If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. </li><li>Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. </li></ul> <p>Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution.</p> <ul> <li>The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.  </li><li>For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. </li></ul> <p>Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.</p> <p>Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status". </p> <p>If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.</p> <p>If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.   If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.</p>