Rehabilitation Counselor how-to
How to Develop an Employment Plan
Plans guide clients toward jobs.
Quick answer
Plans guide clients toward jobs. In short: assess; explore; identify, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Assess interests and abilities.
Explore careers.
Identify barriers.
Choose a goal with the client.
List services needed.
Set milestones.
Safety reminders for rehabilitation counselors
- Protect client confidentiality
- Use de-escalation skills
- Follow agency safety rules for field visits
- Practice self-care
Key terms
Vocational rehabilitation · IPE · ADA · Reasonable accommodation · Assistive technology · Job coach: see the full rehabilitation counselor glossary.