How do they match: 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.

Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.
Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.
Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.

Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.
Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
Manage organizational or program finances.
Refer individuals to educational or work programs.

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