Professional Resume Template for
Rehabilitation Counselor
Claire E. Sterling
Denver, CO
(303) 555-0182
claire.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/claire-sterling | crc-registry.org/member/92841
Professional Summary
Collaborative Rehabilitation Counselor with 5 years of experience coordinating vocational rehabilitation programs for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Skilled in casework management, vocational assessments, and state agency compliance. Successfully returned 142 clients to competitive employment, reducing average case resolution time by 18% and increasing client satisfaction ratings to 96% through individualized service plans. Proficient in Alliance Enterprising case management systems, O*NET, and customized employment models.
Work Experience
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor — Rocky Mountain Vocational Services
Denver, CO | January 2024 – Present
- Managed a case backlog of 85 active clients with physical and psychiatric disabilities, successfully placing 58 individuals in competitive integrated employment roles within 12 months.
- Formulated 120+ Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) using standardized cognitive and interest assessments, accelerating client job placement times by 22%.
- Negotiated custom employment agreements with 15 local corporate partners and small businesses, expanding accessible job opportunities and reducing placement costs by 14% overall.
- Conducted 40+ workplace accessibility audits under ADA guidelines, securing accommodations that increased employee retention rates by 25% for corporate clients.
Rehabilitation Specialist — Colorado State Department of Human Services
Colorado Springs, CO | August 2021 – December 2023
- Coordinated vocational assessment protocols for a caseload of 70 transitional youth clients, identifying barriers to work and successfully placing 42 clients in suitable roles.
- Utilized Alliance Enterprising casework software to audit case records, resolving compliance issues to achieve a 98% pass rate during annual state reviews.
- Allocated a $350,000 annual client services budget for assistive technologies, optimizing vendor selections to reduce overall procurement costs by 12%.
- Facilitated 24 vocational readiness workshops covering resume writing and interview strategies, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-hire for program participants.
Education
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Northern Colorado · Greeley, CO · 2021
Skills
Vocational Assessment, Case Management, Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), ADA Compliance, Assistive Technology Evaluation, Job Development, Labor Market Analysis, Career Counseling, O*NET Online, Alliance Enterprising casework software, Crisis Intervention, Stakeholder Collaboration
Projects
Accessible Employment Integration Program
Role: Lead Vocational Counselor
Tools: Alliance Enterprising, O*NET, ADA Guidelines
Directed a 6-month initiative to partner with 5 local retail chains, creating custom job descriptions and placing 24 clients with cognitive disabilities.
State Compliance Audit Improvement
Role: Rehabilitation Consultant
Tools: Alliance Software, MS Excel
Reorganized case documentation files for 200+ clients, raising documentation audit pass scores from 84% to 98% in a 4-month period.
Certifications
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) - Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (2021)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Colorado State Board (2023)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Board member for Colorado Association on Higher Education and Disability (2022–present)
- Affiliations: Active member of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA)
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Rehabilitation Counselor
Job Market Insights
$52,000
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$78,000
Avg:
$64,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment outlook for rehabilitation counselors in the United States shows steady demand, particularly within state vocational rehabilitation agencies, community health organizations, and private insurance firms. Although the projected job growth rate of 1 percent over the next decade is slower than the national average, the constant need to replace retiring workers ensures approximately 10,000 job openings annually. The demand is increasingly driven by the aging population and the ongoing integration of veterans and individuals with autism spectrum disorders into the labor force.
1% growth over 10 years
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