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A work from Home non-attorney disability advocate can be a very rewarding career choice. An advocate helps individuals with disabilities receive denied claims, such as social security benefits or disability insurance. This work from home job ... more »
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A Disability Job Coach is similar to that of a Sports Coach, except that a Job Coach works with individuals with challenges and disabilities that hinder employment to develop their working skills to become successful in competitive employment. ... more »
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Whether they meet with the adopted child or the new parents, adoption therapists help people deal with a variety of emotions and problems. The therapist may work with race issues, emotional attachment or to help a child form a personal identity. ... more »
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Everyone needs career advice, especially recent graduates and first-time job seekers. Vocational counselors are the professionals who help people find, apply for and cope with jobs. Many counselors are affiliated with a school or organization, ... more »
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Early Intervention Specialists provide home and community support to children with special needs. They also and facilitate support groups, provide referrals, help raise community awareness and support the provision of services to children with ... more »
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Social workers provide assistance to people in various settings. They may work with crime victims, the homeless, battered women and people with various psychological, developmental or physical problems. Numerous places employ social workers ... more »
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Volunteering can be a very rewarding job for you and those who benefit from it. A lot of people wait until they retire to volunteer. This is great because you can relax and enjoy your retirement while staying busy at the same time. However, times ... more »
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Burnout strikes social workers at a high rate due to the chronic stress associated with the helping professional role. Social workers must recognize and treat stress in their own lives before they can adequately help others. Left untreated, ... more »
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Child therapists work with young children to help them work through emotional, mental and physical problems and issues. These therapists generally work with children under the age of 12 and try to get them to express their feelings through art, ... more »
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Having the garbage (a.k.a. "rubbish") collected and taken away is one of society's most needed activities. Garbage collectors need to be physically fit, capable of driving trucks and happy to work long hours, including very early ... more »
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The counseling profession can be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling avenue for those desiring to enter the helping professional world. However, to become a licensed professional counselor you need to become certified in your state. The ... more »
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Social workers help people find solutions to a variety of problems in their lives. Although the necessary education to work in this field is intensive, you can have a rewarding career by specializing in an area that suits your interests and skills... more »
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If you think that the women's rights movement ended in the 70s, think again. Women still struggle for equal rights, and in some developing countries, their voices have just begun to be heard. Now is a great time to join the fight. Follow these ... more »
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When clients come into a government agency office or a social worker's office, most of them just really need a person to listen to them. Sometimes they may feel that there are no other choices, and this is their last resort. A social worker needs ... more »
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Working your degree is critical to both long-term and short-term career success. Although a bachelor's degree in psychology is not a professional degree, it has the benefit of flexibility and tremendous opportunities for a customized career plan! ... more »
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Many women think they have no skills to work, particularly if they are stay at home moms, but if you enjoy children, then you may have just the skills necessary for a home based daycare!.. more »
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Behavioral specialists have a special role in the health-care industry. They almost always have advanced degrees, training and experience within the industry. Behavioral specialists can provide direct care to some people but also work with health ... more »
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A life skills coach can work in a variety of settings. Some coaches speak to high school students about the importance of staying in school, while others may be contracted to help develop communication skills within a large company. Whatever your ... more »
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Becoming a mediator can be a satisfying and challenging career choice. You will not only be presented with interesting and different issues on a daily basis, but also get to help people resolve conflict and achieve a satisfactory resolution to ... more »
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Psychiatric nurses help care for mentally and emotionally disturbed people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes and assisted living environments. These nurses come from a variety of educational backgrounds, but almost all of them ... more »
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Working as a substance abuse counselor can be a demanding but very rewarding occupation. The counselors work with abusers during their recovery time and later help them adjust to a clean lifestyle. There are a few guidelines to follow if you want ... more »
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Residential counselors have important and demanding jobs. These professionals often work at assisted living homes where the residents need constant supervision and aid. Residential counselors usually work with people who are mentally and ... more »
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Adoption consultants or adoption facilitators help families through the adoption process. They usually start by counseling families thinking about adopting, helping them decide whether it's a good decision for their family. Then, the adoption ... more »
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Help your community by becoming a volunteer. Give the most valuable thing you have, your time. Many organizations in your community need your help. Follow these steps to find a volunteer job near you and make a difference in the world... more »
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When there is a crisis at home or a family just needs help working through their issues together, a family intervention specialist helps them communicate and cope. These social workers can have their own practices, work out of community groups or ... more »