How do they match: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Pupil Personnel Worker
  • Student Support Counselor

  • Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
  • Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  • Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.

  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients.
  • Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.
  • Refer individuals to educational or work programs.
  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.