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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

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work_community_social/educational_guidance_and_career_counselors_and_advisors

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Children

35

Child Nodes (35)

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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

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Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.

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Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.

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Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.

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Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.

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Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

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Refer students to outside counseling services.

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Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.

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Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.

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Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.

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Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.

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Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.

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Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.

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Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.

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Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.

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Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

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Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.

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Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.

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Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

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Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.

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Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.

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Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.

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Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.

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Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.

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Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.

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Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

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Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.

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Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.

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Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.

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Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.

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Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.

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Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.

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Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

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Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.

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Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.