Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers Everyday we’re surrounded by signs and written information. Now imagine not being able to read. For too many Americans, that nightmare is a reality.
That’s why Adult Literacy teachers are so important. They help people who never learned to read…to read. They also teach English as a second language courses.
Another group in need are those who never graduated from high school. Without a high school diploma, many job opportunities are out of reach for them
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Directors, Religious Activities and EducationIn all major religions, faith is usually handed down from generation to generation within families.
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But children - and even adults - often require instruction beyond what parents tell them about their religion.
So Directors of Religious Activities and Education are an important part of a congregation. They guide the teachers…who in turn guide the students.
Much like a principal in a secular school, the director is responsible for overseeing the materials, activities and programs chosen to help people learn about their faith
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Mental health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Drug and alcohol abuse can ruin lives. Not only are these addictions difficult to overcome, they’re often associated with mental illness.
The professionals that people turn to for help are Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers.
Care usually begins with counseling. Therapy can be on an individual basis or in groups. Social workers confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of a client
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Recreational Therapists Job DescriptionA recreational therapist is rewarded with small successes that make big differences in a patient’s life:
The smile of a stroke victim, who finds she can move her stiff, cramped hand…
The pride of a patient in a psychiatric ward, who creates a work of art.
With America’s aging population there is a new focus on long term care As a result more physical and psychiatric rehabilitation will be needed in the years ahead
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Speech-Language Pathologists Job DescriptionMost of us take being able to speak for granted. When speech problems arise, we need the professional help of Speech-Language Pathologists.
Sometimes called Speech Therapists, they diagnose and treat all kinds of speech disorders. For example, stuttering…hearing problems that affect speaking ability…speech difficulty caused by injury or illness, or mental problems that prevent understanding of words and sentences
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Job Description Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors can turn peoples’ lives around.
They help people break free of addiction to alcohol, tobacco, drugs or gambling.
Or they may work with clients to develop strategies for coping with other behavioral problems, such as over-eating.
Often this profession requires providing evening and weekend hours, to counsel clients who work during the day.
Sessions may be one-to-one counseling… or in small groups
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Vocational Education Teachers Postsecondary Job DescriptionAs the demand for skilled labor increases, adult and vocational education teachers are needed to train entry-level job seekers and update the skills of experienced workers.
These teachers provide instruction for occupations that do not require a college degree, such as x-ray technicians, auto mechanics, welders and cosmetologists. They also provide remedial education for school dropouts, or help students to prepare for attending a 4-year degree program
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