Rehabilitation Counselors

Also Called: Employment Specialist, Job Coach, Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC)

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,390

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Rehabilitation Counselors do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Health Care • Rehabilitation Technician

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Mobile phones
  • Voice synthesizers for the physically challenged
  • Liquid crystal display projector
  • Keyboards
  • Lasers

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Internet browser software
Microsoft Mobile Explorer MME
Web browser software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Business
customer service
administrative services
Health
therapy and counseling
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 56% Bachelor's degree
  • 28% Master's degree
  • 13% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Critical Care Nurses

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Rehabilitation Counselors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Persistence
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Rehabilitation Counselors across the country typically make.

$15.09 / hour
$31,390 /year

Entry Level

$21.17 / hour
$44,040 /year

Median Level

$35.44 / hour
$73,710 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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