Compare Recreational Therapists & Recreation Workers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Recreational Therapists $70,900
Recreation Workers $36,400

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Recreation Workers
Recreation Workers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Recreation Workers
Recreation Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Recreation Workers
Recreation Workers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

17 related certifications

Certification for Recreation Workers
Recreation Workers

6 related certifications

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