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Direct Job FieldsAcademic Advisor/College CounselorAdvises students at all levels on selection of courses and majors. Sometimes involves career counseling. Sometimes requires certification. Career Planning and Placement CounselorAssists individuals in setting and implementing career and job-search goals, teaches decision-making and job-search skills, networks among employers for interviewing oppor tunities and internships, develops related library resources. Employers include private firms and universities and colleges. Eligibility WorkerScreens prospective beneficiaries of a government program to determine their eligibility for the program's services. Works for federal, state, and local government agencies. Housing and Student Life CoordinatorAdministers housing services and produces special programs to promote positive interaction on campus. Works for universities and colleges. School CounselorHelps students to gain self-understanding, solve school-related problems, make personal and career decisions, and select appropriate educational programs. Administers and interprets standardized tests; works with school staff, students, and parents to identify and evaluate learning problems. Employees include elementary and secondary schools, technical institutes, and colleges. Typically requires coursework in counseling and a credential. Secondary School TeacherInstructs high school and junior high school students in specialized subject areas. Most secondary school teachers teach several courses in a single subject area. Public schools generally require certification; private schools typically do not. Social Work AssistantHelps social workers to furnish counseling and referral services to individuals and families. Handles intake, maintains files, interacts with referral agencies, and documents cases. Works for government agencies, hospitals, and social workers in private practice. Special Program TeacherInstructs students enrolled in special education programs. Settings (e.g., churches, social service agencies) and topics (e.g., vocational training, preschool Head Start, drug-abuse prevention) vary widely. Student Activities AdvisorAdministers various activities for college students, usually extracurricular. Positions include fraternity/sorority advisor, disciplinary advisor, foreign student advisor, student publications advisor, and so forth. Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorAssists physically, emotionally, or mentally disabled individuals to develop and carry out vocational and educational plans. Cooperates with other professionals such as physicians, placement counselors, and educators. Works for state and local rehabilitation agencies, hospitals, schools for the handicapped, and the Veterans Administration. Typically requires coursework in vocational rehabilitation and a credential. Less Direct Job Fields
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