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, 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.

On the job, you would:

· 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.

· Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.

· Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.

Health

· therapy and counseling

Business

· customer service

· administrative services

Math and Science

· psychology

· sociology and anthropology

Education and Training

· teaching and course design

Basic Skills

· listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

· keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Social

· understanding people's reactions

· changing what is done based on other people's actions

People and Technology Systems

· figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

· thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one

Verbal

· communicate by speaking

· communicate by writing

Ideas and Logic

· make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

· notice when problems happen

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

They do well at jobs that need:

· Integrity

· Concern for Others

· Dependability

· Cooperation

· Self Control

· Social Orientation

You might use software like this on the job:

Internet browser software

· Microsoft Internet Explorer

· Netscape Navigator

Medical software

· Chart Links

· Client information database software

Calendar and scheduling software

· Fanatic Software Informant

· Scheduling software

Education: (rated 5 of 5)

master's degree or bachelor's degree usually needed

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Bright Outlook

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Salary

$34,860

$22,040

$62,780

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