Rehabilitation Counselor Self-Reported Levels of Job Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Attitudes Toward Persons with Disabilities

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory G. Garske
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Hygiene Factor ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Advancement Opportunity

The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate the levels of job satisfaction, self-esteem, and attitudes toward persons with disabilities of rehabilitation counselors. High ratings were found in all areas, with two exceptions. Regarding job satisfaction, the motivation factor (advancement opportunity) and the hygiene factor (salary) proved to be major sources of dissatisfaction. The study underscores the importance of administrator and supervisor understanding of service provider motivation and behavior in rehabilitation settings.

The Significance of Rehabilitation Counselor Job Satisfaction

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory G. Garske
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Hygiene Factors ◽  
Relationship Study ◽  
Primary Focus

The purpose of this relationship study was to examine the levels of job satisfaction, self-esteem, and attitudes toward persons with disabilities of rehabilitation counselors. The primary focus was on Herzberg's motivation/hygiene factors. While respondents generally reported high ratings in all three areas, two of Herzberg's motivation factors appeared to be significantly low. Job satisfaction variables were found to have significant correlations with scores on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Issues in Disabilities Scale. Based on the findings, supervisors and managers are requested to remain sensitive to the job related needs of those who serve people with disabilities.

Specializations in Rehabilitation Counseling: One Program's Vision

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-192
Author(s):  
Charles Bernacchio ◽  
Eileen J. Burker ◽  
Donna Falvo ◽  
Patricia Porter ◽  
Stacia Carone
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Counselor Education ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Collaborative Capacity ◽  
Building Process

The option for specialization is explored to address expanding roles for rehabilitation counselors. Several important considerations are identified for Rehabilitation Counselor Education (RCE) program faculty opting for a specialization. Development of specialty tracks in psychiatric and developmental disabilities are offered as viable options for a master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling. Authors discuss a model using a collaborative capacity-building process in response to national and state needs of persons with disabilities relative to rehabilitation counseling specialization.

Predicting Long Term Job Satisfaction and Persistence Among Rehabilitation Counselors

1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
John E. Muthard ◽  
John D. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Multiple Correlation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Preference Inventory ◽  
Vocational Preference

Rehabilitation counselors who completed the Strong Vocational Interest Blank (SVIB) and Holland's Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) in 1970 while in graduate school, were followed up in 1975. Of the 164 for whom correct addresses could be obtained, 58 percent responded to questions about their satisfaction and persistence in the job of rehabilitation counselor. Although the SVIB and VPI scales usually associated with social service occupations were not related to subsequent job satisfaction, multiple correlation of several other scales predicted 18 percent of the job satisfaction score variance. For women counselors the best predictor of later job satisfaction was the academic achievement key of the SVIB; scores of this key were inversely related to later satisfaction as rehabilitation counselors. Multiple correlations also yielded small but significant relationships between SVIB and VPI scores and persistence in rehabilitation counselor work.

Supported Employment and Time-Limited Transitional Employment Training: Options For Rehabilitation Counselors

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edna Mora Szymanski ◽  
Randall M. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Employment Training ◽  
Support Employment ◽  
Transitional Employment ◽  
And Training

Support employment and time-limited transitional employment training are service options which can help rehabilitation counselors increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. This article provides definitions and describes the background, service delivery, and assessment and training approaches related to supported employment and time-limited transitional employment training. Resultant issues concerning the role and preparation of the rehabilitation counselor are also discussed.

Hypnosis: Applications for Rehabilitation Counselors

1997 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marty Sapp ◽  
Walter C. Farrell ◽  
James Johnson ◽  
Reneé Sartin Kirby ◽  
Khyána K. Pumphrey
Keyword(s):  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Returning To Work

This article describes how the rehabilitation counselor can employ hypnosis. Hypnosis can be employed as a useful tool in working with individuals who have experienced a disability. It can be used to reduce anxiety and stress related to returning to work; it can help clients learn to reduce stress and to modify themselves, even If their environments cannot change; and it can be used to increase the self-esteem of clients With disabilities.

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