Description
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
Interests
Work Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Support
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Persistence
Tasks
- Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence.
- Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
- Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
- Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
- Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Presentation software
- Internet browser software
- Medical software
- Calendar and scheduling software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Therapy and Counseling
- Education and Training
- Psychology
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation ProfessionalCertifying Organization
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Sex TherapistCertifying Organization
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Criminal Justice Addiction ProfessionalCertifying Organization
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Work Adjustment SpecialistCertifying Organization
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Rehabilitation CounselorCertifying Organization
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $46,185 |
| Median (50%) | $55,208 |
| High (90%) | $77,434 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $54,057 |
| Mid Level | $60,252 |
| Senior Level | $63,510 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 87,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 89,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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