Compare Recreational Therapists & Residential Advisors District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Recreational Therapists $70,900
Residential Advisors $35,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

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.

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

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

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.

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

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

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.

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Residential Advisors
Residential Advisors

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Residential Advisors
Residential Advisors

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 Residential Advisors
Residential Advisors

6 related certifications

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