Independent Living Counselor
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join State of North Carolina as a Independent Living Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach in the community to identify individuals in need of program services.
- Complete a comprehensive assessment on 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
Requirements
- Blind Services provide assistive technology, employment services and specialized training to help people who are deaf
- blind improve the quality and ease of their everyday lives.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $43K - $76K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of North Carolina in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Independent Living Counselor position at State of North Carolina includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Rehabilitation Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Rehabilitation Counseling position at State of North Carolina is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
State of North Carolina lists compensation for this physician position at $43k to $76k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in North Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($43k–$76k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Counseling, Assessment, Service Planning, Referrals, Instruction, Adaptive Technology, Budget Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rehabilitation Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The Independent Living Rehabilitation Counselor serves visually impaired or deaf-blind individuals, providing individualized services to maintain independence at home or in the community, often focusing on those over 55. Duties include conducting outreach, comprehensive assessments, developing servi...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Community Service Leave, Paid Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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