Genetic Counselors

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	5.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	5.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	5.0
Getting Information	4.5
Documenting/Recording Information	4.5
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Interacting With Computers	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.0
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Thinking Creatively	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Selling or Influencing Others	1.5
Performing General Physical Activities	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	1.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	1.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.0

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