Rehabilitation Casework Technician (RCWT)

at  North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position will partner directly with the transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and caseloads serving adults with disabilities in Mecklenburg County. The position will be located in the Charlotte VR/IL Unit Office and/or Arrowood satellite office.
The successful applicant provides assistance for assigned caseloads and additional caseloads, if needed. Work activities include: scheduling appointments, interviewing program applicants and sharing agency information, gathering diagnostic reports to assist counselors with determining eligibility and developing individualized plans for employment; documenting casework and provision of substantial services; providing follow-up with consumers, employers, vendors, schools, and other agency personnel as needed; assisting vocational rehabilitation staff with job seeking skills workshops and providing assistance to consumers with job search activities; inputting casework data into relevant computer systems throughout the rehabilitation process; preparing documents including service authorizations and correspondences as needed; and completing all related administrative tasks.
The DHHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership.

ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience;
OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please refer the Job description for details