Rehabilitation Counselors
O*NET Code: 21-1015.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Blind Rehabilitation SpecialistCare NavigatorCareer NavigatorCertified Rehabilitation CounselorClassification CounselorClient NavigatorClient TrainerDevelopmental Disabilities SpecialistDirect Care CounselorDirect Care SpecialistDisability ConsultantDisability CounselorDisability Program NavigatorDisability Service CoordinatorEligibility Referral SpecialistEmployment AdvisorEmployment Case ManagerEmployment Instructional Associate (EIA)Employment NavigatorEmployment Services Case Manager
⚡ Skills (19)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Monitoring4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Coordination4/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (31)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Adobe Acrobat Reader
Document management software
0Budgeting software
Accounting software
0Chart Links
Medical software
0Client information database software
Medical software
0Data input software
Data base user interface and query software
0Electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Encryption software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Fanatic Software Informant
Calendar and scheduling software
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0Microsoft ActiveSync
Mobile operator specific application software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Microsoft Mobile Explorer MME
Internet browser software
0Microsoft Office Mobile
Office suite software
0Microsoft Office Outlook
Calendar and scheduling software
0Netscape Navigator
Internet browser software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0SkillTRAN Job Browser Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0SkillTRAN OASYS
Data base user interface and query software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Test interpretation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Virus protection software
Transaction security and virus protection software
0Voice recognition software
Voice recognition software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0Word recognition software
Voice recognition software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
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Clinical Neuropsychologists
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Marriage and Family Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Mental Health Counselors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Healthcare Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Rehabilitation Counselors → Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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