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vocational rehabilitation counselor

(voh-KAY-shuh-nul REE-huh-BIH-lih-TAY-shun KOWN-seh-ler)
A person who has special training to help people with a disability find a job or career. A vocational rehabilitation counselor evaluates a person’s education, training, skills, interests, and financial needs to help him or her make employment decisions. A vocational rehabilitation counselor also monitors job performance and provides counseling, education, and resources for job-related issues and access to special accommodations in the workplace. Also called vocational therapist.
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