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Rehabilitation Counselors

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.

Related Skills:

Active Listening
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Monitoring

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Other Career Titles:

Employment Advisor, Employment Services Case Manager, Employment Specialist, Human Services Care Specialist, Job Coach, Rehabilitation Counselor, Rehabilitation Specialist, Vocational Case Manager, Vocational Placement Specialist, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC)

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

120,200

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

132,500

by 2029

Projected Growth

10%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$35,950

or $17.28 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

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Work Values

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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.

Available Jobs/Careers

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Rehabilitation Counselors

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

120,200

Projected Employment

132,500

Projected Growth

10%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$35,950

Training Level

Some College

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ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

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Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

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ATEEC

Rehabilitation Counselors

Related Skills:

View this job on:

Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

120,200

Projected Employment

132,500

Projected Growth

10%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$35,950

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.