장애인재활상담사 근로환경 실태조사 연구

The working environment of rehabilitation counselors for people with disabilities in S. Korea

본 연구의 목적은 직접서비스를 제공하는 장애인재활상담사의 양적/질적 발전과 전문성을 높이기 위한 방안을 도출하기 위하여 장애인재활상담사의 근로환경에 대해 알아보고자 한다. 이를 위해 문헌연구를 기반으로 기본현황, 근로여건, 일의 가치, 이용자와 동료의 관계와 소진. 법적의무와 보수교육, 재활실습으로 설문지를 구성하였다. 설문은 2023년 6월에 수집되었으며, 설문에 참여한 인원 중 최종분석된 인원은 308명으로 G*Power를 기반으로 하였을 때 전국에 있는 5,400명의 대표성을 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 연구결과 여성, 대학교(전문대) 졸업, 장애인재활상담사 1급 자격증, 재활상담 전공, 장애인 지역사회재활시설에 근무하는 비율이 높게 나타났다. 연구결과를 기반으로 장애인재활상담사의 발전을 위하여 처우개선, 교육 및 훈련제공, 사회적 인식 제고를 제안하였다.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the working environment of certified rehabilitation counselors for the people with disabilities (CRC). This study explored the working environment of CRC using a questionnaire in order to take a step toward becoming an expert who provides direct services based on the development and expertise in the field of rehabilitation counseling. Based on literature review, the questionnaire including demographic status, working conditions, value of work, relationship between users and coworkers, burnout, legal obligations, continuing education, and rehabilitation practice was developed. The survey was collected in June 2023, and the final analyzed number of participations in the survey was 308, which was found to be representative of 5,400 CRC in S. Korea based on G*Power. The results of the study showed that there was a high rate of women, university (college) graduates, level 1 CRC, majoring in rehabilitation counseling, and working at community rehabilitation facilities. Based on the research results, for CRC, it was proposed to improve the labor condition for practitioners, support continuous education and training, and improve social awareness.