1. Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients'; personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence.

1. Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.

1. Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients'; aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.

1. Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.

1. Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients'; abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.

1. Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients'; needs and developing rehabilitation plans.

1. Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.

1. Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients'; need

1. Other duties as assigned (provide description):

Apprentices will learn that world class customer experience is created by developing an environment of hope and success, paired with individualized services to assist each customer in reaching their highest potential and living their best life. To do this, an apprentice will be able to identify and provide customized services – a tangible item – but, more importantly, focus on the ways in which they deliver these services/resources. They learn that these intangibles matter most. After satisfactory completion of the course, apprentices know the difference between just meeting expectations and making memorable and life-changing impacts on those we serve.

Analysis of developmental stages throughout the lifespan.

Effective communication and interviewing techniques with emphasis on listening and responding. Basic principles of ethical practice and client assessment.

Study of major counseling theories to provide foundation for basic concepts and techniques of counseling.

Psychological, developmental, social, economic, and political concomitants with emphasis on attitudes, self-concept, and adjustment in a handicapping world.

Theory and principles of group counseling. Developing group counseling skills through practice.

Course foci include developing self-awareness of cultural values and biases, awareness of differing world views, and knowledge of appropriate intervention strategies.

Basic theory of measurement and appraisal. Practice in administration, scoring, and interpretation of major tests used in counseling settings with a focus on ethnic diversity and disability.

Principles and analysis of research methods. Use of assessment and evaluation measures. Review of the literature on research problems in the counseling field.

Knowledge and skills in the basic process of supervision of beginning counselors and others in the human service professions as well as organization and administration of human service programs. Assignments based on student needs. *

Application of principles of career development, vocational choice, work adjustment, job seeking skills, work site analysis, and worker traits including special problems of people with disabilities. Sources and uses of occupational information and labor market trends. Emphasis on vocational evaluation, job development, and follow-up.

Family systems, dynamics, transitions, and crises are the foci of this course designed to help counselors become more effective in understanding and working with individuals in the context of and interaction with the family unit.

To be arranged in selected field settings. Experience in applying techniques of counseling with selected populations in a variety of settings depending upon specialization. Weekly seminars to discuss clients, roles, and responsibilities of the counselor. Students seeking the bilingual extension will do this practicum in a setting in which they can work with Spanish speaking clients.

Application of theoretical knowledge and integration of skills under individual supervision during clinical practice to develop and evaluate student's proficiency and competence as a professional counselor.

Continued experience in applying techniques of counseling with selected populations in a variety of settings depending upon specialization. Weekly seminars to discuss clients, roles, and responsibilities of the counselor.

The second part of the internship: follow COCO 725 Internship Counseling l.

History, philosophy, and principles of the vocational rehabilitation process. Economic, legal, ethical, and social issues influencing rehabilitation services. Observation of services available in state, city and private agencies.

Study of etiology, symptoms, treatment and prognosis of physical disabilities. Understanding of medical reports and basic terminology.

This course is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of alcoholism and substance abuse in order to increase their understanding and awareness of the multifaceted problems involved and the implications for counseling.

Services, programs, and processes for facilitating the transition of youth with disabilities and youth at risk from school to work, postsecondary education, independent living, and adult roles.

Study of significant issues, problems, and emerging trends in counseling.