Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Mock Interview

Practice 30 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor interview questions covering case management, disability assessment, and client advocacy.

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What is the most difficult situation you have had to face as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, and how did you tackle it?

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Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

"The job market is tough. It's hard to see my clients who are already in a challenging situation be challenged in the job market as well. I'm always up front with my clients to make them aware that securing a job can take a little while."

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

Every day will pose some sort of problem, that's what keeps you on your toes and makes you want to come to work each day. Have a story handy for this interview question. Tell the interviewer about the situation, how you provided support and how it ended on a positive note.

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

"A difficult situation I faced recently was working with an elderly client that had just suffered "‹a stroke. After working with her for many months it was still hard to get potential employers to see past her age and it took longer than expected to place her in meaningful employment. The client and I had effective and positive sessions and I provided assistance and encouragement the whole way."

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Getting the interviews. The only thing that has worked thus far is putting in as many applications as the client is willing to. I also make follow-up communications if there is a way. I search job announcements for phone numbers & email addresses. I keep follow-ups to 1 or 2x/wk. I am always trying to create a way around the typical interview process once the application is complete. I have tried to follow up calls with employment managers, requesting a working interview, or for my client to be permitted to volunteer. This is generally flatly refused.
I have attempted to attend meetings of the Diversity and Inclusion council of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, but schedule anomalies on my side and theirs have precluded this option.
Involving all stakeholders, especially controlling interests such as guardians; from the very beginning has been key.
General application follow-ups have worked best thus far.

Stephanie's Feedback

This is a tricky situation, and you do a good job of illustrating how you've tackled it. To strengthen your response, I suggest adding a closing sentence that shows more about the impacts of your actions. How have these steps improved outcomes for your clients?

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30Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Interview Questions & Answers

1.What is the most difficult situation you have had to face as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, and how did you tackle it?

2.Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.

3.What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?

4.What do you feel is the most important skill a vocational rehabilitation counselor should possess?

5.What do you know about our organization?

6.Where do you see yourself in five years?

7.What is your greatest strength? How does it help you as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor?

8.What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?

9.Tell me about yourself.

10.What is your experience with our local demographic?

11.Tell me about a successful case you were involved in.

12.Are people naturally at ease with you?

13.Why should we hire you?

14.What are your qualifications in regard to this job?

15.How do you handle stressful situations?

16.For twelve months, you are unable to find a client a job, how do you stay focused and think of new ideas to get this person working?

17.If a client is unmotivated to find work, how do you react?

18.What area of VR work do you find challenging? How do you try and improve upon those challenges?

19.How do you check if a work placement was a success?

20.As a vocational rehabilitation counselor, how do you empower and motivate your clients?

21.As a vocational rehabilitation counselor your range of clients will be from people coping with physical disabilities, injuries, mental illness and substance abuse problems. Are there any types of clients you have difficulty working with?

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Mock Interview

What is the most difficult situation you have had to face as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, and how did you tackle it?

30Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Interview Questions & Answers

1.What is the most difficult situation you have had to face as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, and how did you tackle it?

2.Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.

3.What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?

4.What do you feel is the most important skill a vocational rehabilitation counselor should possess?

5.What do you know about our organization?

6.Where do you see yourself in five years?

7.What is your greatest strength? How does it help you as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor?

8.What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?

9.Tell me about yourself.

10.What is your experience with our local demographic?

11.Tell me about a successful case you were involved in.

12.Are people naturally at ease with you?

13.Why should we hire you?

14.What are your qualifications in regard to this job?

15.How do you handle stressful situations?

16.For twelve months, you are unable to find a client a job, how do you stay focused and think of new ideas to get this person working?

17.If a client is unmotivated to find work, how do you react?

18.What area of VR work do you find challenging? How do you try and improve upon those challenges?

19.How do you check if a work placement was a success?

20.As a vocational rehabilitation counselor, how do you empower and motivate your clients?

21.As a vocational rehabilitation counselor your range of clients will be from people coping with physical disabilities, injuries, mental illness and substance abuse problems. Are there any types of clients you have difficulty working with?

22.While working with a client, have you ever had to involve their family, doctor and other health care professionals?

23.How do you assess a client's abilities and work-readiness?

24.Have you ever assisted a client with interview preparation?

25.Are you experienced in creating resumes and cover letters?

26.Do you like to work in teams or are you an individual achiever?

27.How do you manage your time?

28.What is the most useful constructive feedback you've received?

29.What would your co-workers say about you work performance?

30.Tell me about your previous boss.