Career development counselor vs education counselor

Differences between career development counselor and education counselor duties and responsibilities

Career development counselor example responsibilities.

• Manage cases of clients who are moving from government support income (TANF) to non-supplement income.
• Provide information to individuals on matters pertaining to social security, veterans administration, and uniform service health benefits program.
• Provide case management services to TANF clients and/or unemploy individuals.
• Perform system conversion from Quickbooks to Yardi accounting and property management software.

Education counselor example responsibilities.

• Provide consultation and in-service to teachers, administrators and parents regarding IEP's, guidance and counseling practices and programs.
• Collaborate as member of IEP teams, with school and district representatives and families, to identify specific student needs areas.
• Work towards empowering juveniles and their families to support a positive lifestyle by providing strength base intensive intervention and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in special education meetings as administrator, coordinate state testing and assist with RTI identifications.
• Facilitate RTI process on caseload through identification, implementation, and through monitoring progress for further referrals for at-risk students.
• Ensure client safety and provide necessary intervention toward adolescent teens admit into an inpatient drug and mental health treatment facility.