# Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors > Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services. - Code: 21-1012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 21-1012) - Family: [Community & Social Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-21), one of its 18 occupations - Tasks: 35 tasks (22 core and 13 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1012.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/21-1012.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Core task · Task 5606 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 2. Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning. Core task · Task 18627 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 3. Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools. Core task · Task 5608 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 4. Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations. Core task · Task 23990 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 5. Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation. Core task · Task 5631 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 6. Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Core task · Task 5611 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 7. Refer students to outside counseling services. Core task · Task 23991 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 8. Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments. Core task · Task 5632 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 9. Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources. Core task · Task 18625 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 10. Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs. Core task · Task 5616 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024 11. Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met. Core task · Task 5621 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 12. Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills. Core task · Task 5626 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 13. Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services. Core task · Task 5625 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 14. Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops. Core task · Task 18631 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024 15. Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees. Core task · Task 18630 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 16. Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning. Core task · Task 5619 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 17. Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college. Core task · Task 5624 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 18. Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services. Core task · Task 5627 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 19. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. Core task · Task 5623 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 20. Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities. Core task · Task 5630 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2024 21. Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings. Core task · Task 18628 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 22. Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities. Core task · Task 18634 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 23. Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals. Supplemental task · Task 18626 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 24. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs. Supplemental task · Task 18624 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 25. Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence. Supplemental task · Task 5633 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024 26. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. Supplemental task · Task 5634 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 27. Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior. Supplemental task · Task 18632 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 28. Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns. Supplemental task · Task 18635 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024 29. Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment. Supplemental task · Task 5636 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 30. Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. Supplemental task · Task 5629 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024 31. Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students. Supplemental task · Task 18633 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 32. Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs. Supplemental task · Task 5637 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024 33. Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Supplemental task · Task 18629 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 34. Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement. Supplemental task · Task 5639 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 35. Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. Supplemental task · Task 5640 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 ## More in Community & Social Service - [Child, Family, and School Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1021.00): 21 tasks - [Clergy](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2011.00): 21 tasks - [Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1099.00): no tasks listed - [Community Health Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1094.00): 28 tasks - [Counselors, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1019.00): no tasks listed - [Directors, Religious Activities and Education](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2021.00): 19 tasks - [Health Education Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1091.00): 16 tasks - [Healthcare Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1022.00): 17 tasks - [Marriage and Family Therapists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1013.00): 15 tasks - [Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1023.00): 13 tasks - [Mental Health Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1014.00): 27 tasks - [Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1092.00): 21 tasks - [Rehabilitation Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1015.00): 17 tasks - [Religious Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2099.00): no tasks listed - [Social and Human Service Assistants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1093.00): 19 tasks - [Social Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1011.00): 23 tasks ## Where this comes from Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. 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