Casework Technician

Location: Chatham

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD
** Job Classification Title
** Administrative Specialist I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC08

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.
** Description of Work
** The Casework Technician position is located in Chatham County, Siler City, which is the satellite office of the Chapel Hill unit. The primary purpose of the position is to provide casework support to Rehabilitation Counselors. The major duties include support for general and school caseloads as well as providing support in all aspects of office needs. The position requires a wide range of knowledge regarding community resources and local employers as well as the ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Job responsibilities:

Interviewing consumers and gathering diagnostic data to assist counselor with determining eligibility and required rehabilitation services      Assist with develop a written plan of services in conjunction with the consumer, parent and/or guardian; inputting casework data into relevant applications throughout the rehabilitation process.
Preparing documents including authorizations and correspondences as needed; and completing all related administrative tasks in tandem with the processing assistant      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
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Grade Range $37,782 - $66,120
**** Recruitment Range $37,782 - $46,000
**** Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours  
**** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
* Wide range of knowledge regarding community resources and local employers as well as the ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
** This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
**** This Position Is Funded in Part Through Federal Funds
**** 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: .
** Compensation & 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.
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** Supplemental and Contact Information**## The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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…