Community Rehabilitation Worker

A Community Rehabilitation Worker supports individuals recovering from illness, injury, or disability to regain independence and improve their quality of life. You might work in community centres, healthcare facilities, or clients' homes. Community Rehabilitation Workers focus on developing and implementing rehabilitation plans, assisting with daily activities, and providing emotional support. You’ll prepare tailored interventions to help clients achieve their personal goals and enhance their social participation.

Community Rehabilitation Workers play an important role in the recovery process. You’ll need to be compassionate and patient, with strong communication skills to effectively engage with clients. You’ll collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and support networks to ensure clients receive comprehensive care and support tailored to their unique needs.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a community rehabilitation worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor + 80 more

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 48 months
$0 - $37,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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