Careers Counsellor (272111)

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Working with clients on career, study and employment options by obtaining and examining information relevant to their abilities and needs
• Providing information and resources to assist clients with job-seeking skills
• Assessing client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
• Conducting counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
• Assisting the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
• Presenting alternative approaches and discussing potential for attitude and behaviour change
• Consulting with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
• Contributing information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, especially those with special needs, and assisting parents and teachers in dealing with these needs
• May work in a call centre