How do they match: Rehabilitation Counselors

  • Care Navigator
  • Career Navigator
  • Homemaking Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Assessment and Referral Director
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Direct Care Specialist
  • Group Home Counselor
  • Human Services Care Specialist

  • 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.

  • Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.
  • Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
  • 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.

  • Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.