Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
A rehabilitation counselor for the blind and visually impaired assists individuals to achieve vocational goals. They provide assessments to understand clients’ needs, develop personalized rehabilitation plans, and offer counseling to enhance coping skills. Counselors also facilitate access to resources such as training in orientation and mobility, assistive technologies, and job placement services.
What would some job responsibilities be for a CRC?
- Empower individuals to reimagine what is possible after vision loss
- Identify work or career options tailored to interests and abilities
- Partner with individuals to develop an employment plan
- Coordinate and implement employment plan for services
- Advocate for workplace supports and accommodations
- Collaborate with employers, schools, and communities
- Encourage individuals to build life skills and gain confidence
Where might a CRC work?
- State and rehabilitation agencies
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Residential training centers
- Private contract in a variety of settings
Where can you go to study to become a CRC?
For information on becoming a CRC, visit the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification website at https://crccertification.com.