SOCIAL/COMMUNITY SERVICES

2513-11 Rehabilitation Counsellor

Assists physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to re-integrate into work and the community.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational, social, medical and psychological needs
• assists clients with employment placement and matters relating to education and training, through negotiation with community agencies, employers, unions, education and training authorities, government representatives and insurance companies
• provides information and advisory services to organisations assisting the disadvantaged
• refers clients for medical examinations, psychological or psychiatric evaluation and vocational assessment
• evaluates the effectiveness of resettlement and recommends further action