Compare Recreation Workers & Occupational Therapy Aides District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Recreation Workers $36,400
Occupational Therapy Aides Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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.

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.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Recreation Workers
Recreation Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Recreation Workers
Recreation Workers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Recreation Workers
Recreation Workers

6 related certifications

Certification for Occupational Therapy Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides

1 related certifications

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