Rehabilitation Counsellors

Rehabilitation Counsellors assist physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the community.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
  • Assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour
  • Presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change
  • Consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
  • May work in a call centre

Key values of workers in Rehabilitation Counsellors

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Rehabilitation Counsellors

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.