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

  • High School Counselor
  • High School Guidance Counselor
  • Job Coach
  • Job Developer
  • Vocational Adviser
  • Vocational Counselor
  • Vocational Evaluator
  • Vocational Examiner
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
  • Special Services Supervisor
  • Assessment Specialist
  • Career Development Specialist
  • Career Transition Specialist
  • Dean of Student Services
  • Employment Specialist
  • Employment Training Specialist
  • Financial Services Specialist
  • Future Farmers of America Advisor
  • Housing Specialist
  • Offender Job Retention Specialist
  • Offender Employment Specialist
  • Offender Workforce Development Specialist
  • Scheduling Specialist
  • Transition Specialist

  • Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  • Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  • Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
  • Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
  • Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
  • Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
  • Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
  • Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
  • Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

  • Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.
  • Lead classes or community events.