Also called: Employment Specialist, Job Coach, Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC)
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.
Business
Health
Education and Training
Math and Science
Basic Skills
Social
People and Technology Systems
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Electronic mail software
Presentation software
Internet browser software
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