Text copied to clipboard!
Title
Text copied to clipboard!Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Description
Text copied to clipboard!
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals. You will work closely with clients to assess their skills, interests, and abilities, and develop personalized rehabilitation plans. You will also collaborate with employers, educators, and other professionals to create inclusive work and learning environments. The ideal candidate is a patient and empathetic listener with a deep understanding of disability rights and vocational rehabilitation strategies. You should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire others.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assessing clients' skills, interests, and abilities
- Developing personalized rehabilitation plans
- Collaborating with employers and educators
- Creating inclusive work and learning environments
- Advocating for clients' rights and needs
- Providing career counseling and job placement assistance
- Monitoring clients' progress and adjusting plans as needed
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records
- Staying current on disability rights and vocational rehabilitation strategies
- Providing crisis intervention and referral services as needed
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field
- Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Knowledge of disability rights and vocational rehabilitation strategies
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Patience and empathy
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
- Willingness to continue learning and developing professionally
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What strategies do you use to assess a client's skills and interests?
- How do you approach developing a personalized rehabilitation plan?
- Can you describe a time when you successfully advocated for a client's rights?
- How do you handle difficult or resistant clients?
- What steps do you take to ensure client confidentiality?