Adoption counselor vs student services counselor

Differences between adoption counselor and student services counselor duties and responsibilities

Adoption counselor example responsibilities.

• Take animal photographs and write biographies for website.
• Stay abreast of all animals' biographies within the shelter to aid potential adopting families in a successful placement.
• Screen and counsele potential adopters for eligibility, preparation and responsibilities of pet ownership.
• Evaluate potential pet adoption candidates for safety, human interaction, and overall compatibility with their human counterparts.
• Remain non-denominational, open, flexible and ecumenical in service to patients while also providing additional resources from local spiritual communities.
• Assist in SPCA sponsor events.
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Student services counselor example responsibilities.

• Assist in all aspects of the FAFSA, insuring that every eligible student apply accurately.
• Verify FAFSA applications for accuracy.
• Plan retention and recruitment opportunities for students, prospective employers and alumni through interdepartmental and professional cooperative efforts.
• Create, construct and maintain a student info PowerPoint presentation.
• Draft general email correspondence, introduction/thank you letters, excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop formal policies/procedures for daily operations such as program approvals/tracking, financial tracking systems, staff meetings and leadership opportunities.