[Core] [87% incumbents] Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.
  DWAs: Arrange physical or mental health services for clients.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

[Supplemental] [87% incumbents] Manage budgets and direct case service allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments.
  DWAs: Manage organizational or program finances.

[Core] [86% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Maintain client records.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
  DWAs: Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients. | Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
  DWAs: Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. | Maintain client records.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.
  DWAs: Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs. | Refer individuals to educational or work programs.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools or community groups.
  DWAs: Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
  DWAs: Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Supervise rehabilitation counselors and staff.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
  DWAs: Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans, such as behavioral, residential, social, or employment goals.
  DWAs: Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
  DWAs: Arrange physical or mental health services for clients.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients' needs.
  DWAs: Develop tools to diagnose or assess needs.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
  DWAs: Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.14 lvl:5.21) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:4.10 lvl:5.26) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:3.95 lvl:4.85) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.94 lvl:4.70) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:3.88 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.85 lvl:4.28) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.62 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.34 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.29 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administration and Management (imp:3.28 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.17 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:3.05 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.87 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.69 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Mathematics (imp:2.68 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:2.62 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.51 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.45 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.39 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.32 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:1.96 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Production and Processing (imp:1.92 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  History and Archeology (imp:1.54 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.46 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Biology (imp:1.43 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Design (imp:1.40 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.39 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.32 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Mechanical (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:1.29 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.21 lvl:0.24) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.10) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Reaction Time (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.50 lvl:4.93) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.45 lvl:4.51) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.44 lvl:4.94) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.35 lvl:3.92) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.32 lvl:4.41) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Getting Information (imp:4.25 lvl:3.64) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.15 lvl:3.36) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.10 lvl:3.71) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.10 lvl:5.11) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.97 lvl:4.31) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Processing Information (imp:3.73 lvl:4.05) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.72 lvl:4.11) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.72 lvl:4.35) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.72 lvl:3.45) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.71 lvl:2.85) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.70 lvl:3.76) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.70 lvl:3.46) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.69 lvl:4.13) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.69 lvl:3.97) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.63 lvl:4.43) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.61 lvl:3.17) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.58 lvl:4.52) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.58 lvl:3.48) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.48 lvl:3.21) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.45 lvl:3.43) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.75) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.37 lvl:3.63) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.21 lvl:3.66) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.18 lvl:3.37) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.99 lvl:2.52) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.79 lvl:2.61) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.66 lvl:2.53) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.48 lvl:1.83) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.37 lvl:1.82) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.37 lvl:1.71) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.17 lvl:2.17) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.16 lvl:1.90) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.57 lvl:1.18) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.55 lvl:1.12) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.39 lvl:0.78) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.50) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.60) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.44) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:2.42) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:2.33) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.08) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.94) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:1.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.21) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.18) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.56) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 94,740
  annual_median    : $46,850
  annual_pct10     : $35,060
  annual_pct25     : $38,770
  annual_pct75     : $59,260
  annual_pct90     : $77,170
  annual_mean      : $51,820
  hourly_median    : $22.52

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Wyoming ($67,640)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($35,210)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.921x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   71,030  median: $  44,970
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   18,280  median: $  64,780
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,450  median: $  51,150
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,070  median: $  46,950
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,070  median: $  49,100
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      600  median: $  41,240
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      520  median: $  95,720
  Retail Trade                             emp:      260  median: $  50,090

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   71,030  median: $  44,970
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   18,280  median: $  64,780
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,450  median: $  51,150
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Rehabilitation counseling is a type of counseling focused on helping people with physical impairments or disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals.
Rehabilitation counselors can be found in private practice, in rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, universities, schools, government agencies, insurance companies and other organizations where people are being treated for congenital or acquired disabilities. Over time, with the changes in social work being more psychotherapy-oriented, rehabilitation counselors take on more and more community engagement work, especially as it relates to special populations. Some rehabilitation counselors focus solely on community engagement through vocational services, others in various states qualify as both a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC), enabling them to focus on psychotherapy.


== History ==


=== United States ===
Historically, rehabilitation counselors primarily served working-age adults with disabilities. Today, the need for rehabilitation counseling services extends to persons of all age groups who have disabilities. Rehabilitation counselors also may provide general and specialized counseling to people with disabilities in public human service programs and private practice settings.
Initially, rehabilitation professionals were recruited from a variety of human service disciplines, including public health nursing, social work, and school counseling. Although educational programs began to appear in the 1940s, it was not until the availability of federal funding for rehabilitation counseling programs in 1954 that the profession began to grow and establish its own identity.
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==== Education and training ====
Though no specific undergraduate degree is required, the majority of rehabilitation counseling graduate students have undergraduate degrees in rehabilitation services, psychology, sociology, or other human services-related fields. As a master's degree is required at a minimum, rehabilitation counselors are trained at the graduate level, with most earning a master's degree, and a few continuing on to the doctoral level. The Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) formerly accredited qualifying rehabilitation counselor education programs, but the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) assumed this function in 2017. Not all programs meet accreditation requirements. Graduates of unaccredited programs may experience difficulty applying for state licensure and national certification. Rehabilitation counselors are trained in the following areas:

Individual and group counseling
Medical and psychosocial information
Problems and community engagement of special populations
Evaluation and assessment
Research utilization
Employment and occupational choice
Case and caseload management
Job development and placement
Accredited rehabilitation counselor education programs typically provide 60 credit hours of academic and field-based clinical training. Clinical training consists of at least a semester of practicum and a minimum of 600 hours of supervised internship experience. Clinical field experiences are available in a variety of community, state, federal, and private rehabilitation-related programs.


==== Professional certification and licensure ====
The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) grants certification to counselors who meet educational requirements and have passed an examination indicating that they possess the competency and skill to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, (CRC in the United States; CCRC in Canada). A Master's degree is required to obtain certification. Certification as a rehabilitation counselor is not mandated by any state or federal laws, however eligibility to sit for the certification exam is mandated by federal law for those wishing to work for state/federal vocational rehabilitation systems. Some states have Licensed Rehabilitation Counselors (LRC), which places LRCs at the same level as other licensed social service professionals. In other states the CRC qualifies the rehabilitation counselor to obtain the Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC). Certification is highly desirable to many employers.


==== Social relevancy ====
Community service to a culturally and ethnically diverse population, professional functions, critical thinking, advocacy, applied research activities, and ethical standards are integrated throughout rehabilitation counselor preparation and development. Though rehabilitation counselors are adept at understanding medical issues surrounding the disability (as proven by certification/licensure), they are trained in the social model of disability, which identifies systemic barriers, negative attitudes and exclusion by society (purposely or inadvertently) that mean society is the main contributory factor in disabling people. Rehabilitation Counselors are often advocates in the community for people with disabilities outside of the workplace, with most doing some form of community engagement. As a good portion of counselors have disabilities themselves, the counseling process often emphasizes self-advocacy skills. Rehabilitation counselors can be found in the leadership of many prominent organizations that support human rights and civil rights for people with disabilities such as American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities, National Black Deaf Advocates, etc.


===== Notable rehabilitation counselors =====
Antonia Darder Aguilo - Public Intellectual, Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair in Ethics and Moral Leadership in the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University
Bill Copeland - Award-winning Poet
Laurence M. Foley - American Diplomat to Jordan
Patricia Gerard - First female Mayor of Largo, FL
Juan de Dios Ramírez Heredia - Spanish Romani politician
Al Jarreau - Grammy-winning Jazz Musician
Young Woo Kang - First Korean man with vision impairment to earn a PhD, Creator of braille alphabet for the Korean language
Robert Kelly - Navy Veteran, Film-inspiration
Kathleen Kenna - Canadian Journalist in Afghanistan
Erin Pac - U.S. Olympic Bobsledder, 2010 Bronze-medal winner
Dianne Primavera - U.S. Legislator for the state of Colorado
Kathleen Hawk Sawyer - Former Director of U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons
Alberta Banner Turner - First African-American woman to earn a PhD in Psychology from The Ohio State University


== Rehabilitation counseling careers ==


=== Careers in the profession ===
In the United States, many rehabilitation counselors work in a variety of arenas. The predominant placement of rehabilitation counselors are state rehabilitation programs as Vocational Counselors, social service agencies as Administrators, and at the collegiate level as Disability Counselors/Specialists:


==== State rehabilitation programs ====
The predominant need for rehabilitation counselors is within federal/state funded vocational rehabilitation programs. While the Veterans Benefits Administration has its own vocational rehabilitation program, the rest of Federal/State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs are funded and regulated by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), a division of the U.S Department of Education. Although policies vary from state to state, rehabilitation counselors who work in the federal/state systems typically must hold a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, special education or a related field, and are required to be certified or be eligible to sit for the certification examination. People accepting employment in the federal/state Vocational Rehabilitation programs do so with the agreement they will meet these qualifications by a specified date to maintain employment.


==== Social service agencies and the corporate sector ====
Rehabilitation Counselors can work in the non-profit/corporate sector in various ways. Though the majority start as counselors, specia

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Rehabilitation Counselors help individuals with disabilities, injuries, or personal challenges maximize their independence and employability through comprehensive assessment, counseling, and resource coordination. They work with clients facing physical, mental, social, or vocational barriers resulting from birth defects, illness, accidents, or life stress to develop and implement personalized rehabilitation plans. These professionals serve as bridges between clients and employment opportunities, healthcare services, and community resources.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A rehabilitation counselor begins by conducting client assessments, reviewing medical records and interviewing individuals to understand their specific barriers to employment and independence. They collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client's needs. Throughout the day, they maintain detailed case files, document client progress, and coordinate services such as job coaching, assistive technology, or workplace accommodations. They spend significant time building relationships with employers and community organizations to identify job placement opportunities. The counselor also manages budgets for client services, monitors ongoing cases to ensure goals are being met, and provides direct counseling support during job training and placement phases.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as rehabilitation counselors possess strong social orientation and exceptional interpersonal skills, allowing them to build trust with clients facing significant life challenges. They demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as client outcomes often depend on consistent follow-through and accurate documentation. Successful counselors have natural empathy and social perceptiveness, enabling them to understand complex client needs and navigate sensitive situations with integrity. They thrive on helping others achieve independence and find fulfillment in seeing clients overcome barriers to employment and community participation.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most rehabilitation counselors enter the field with a bachelor's degree (55.9% of practitioners), though many advance with master's degrees (27.9%), particularly in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, or related human services fields. Entry-level positions typically require coursework in psychology, therapy techniques, case management, and disability studies. Many states require certification or licensure, and the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential is often preferred by employers. New counselors usually begin under supervision, gaining experience in case management and client assessment before taking on more complex rehabilitation planning responsibilities.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Rehabilitation counselors can advance to supervisory roles, program management positions, or specialized areas such as vocational rehabilitation, substance abuse counseling, or disability advocacy. Some transition to Social and Community Service Manager roles, overseeing rehabilitation programs and staff. With additional education, counselors may become Clinical and Counseling Psychologists or pursue administrative positions in healthcare or government agencies. The strong foundation in human services also opens pathways to policy development, disability consulting, or training and education roles within rehabilitation organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The rehabilitation counseling field employs 94,740 professionals nationally with a median annual wage of $46,850 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Wages vary significantly by location, with Wyoming offering the highest compensation at $67,640 compared to Arkansas at $35,210, representing a 1.92x geographic differential. The largest employment sector is Health Care and Social Assistance with 71,030 positions, followed by government agencies with 18,280 roles. Demand is driven by aging populations, increased awareness of disability rights, and growing emphasis on workforce inclusion. Geographic concentration tends to be higher in states with robust disability services infrastructure and federal rehabilitation programs.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Rehabilitation counseling has low automation risk due to the central importance of human empathy, relationship building, and complex problem-solving required for effective client outcomes. The role's emphasis on establishing interpersonal relationships, making nuanced decisions about client needs, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders requires human judgment that current technology cannot replicate. While digital tools may enhance documentation and case management efficiency, the core counseling and advocacy functions remain inherently human-centered.

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