Counselor - Educational, Guidance, or Career (21-1012.00)

Career Family

Community & Social Service → School/Career Counseling

Fit Summary

Social (S) + Investigative (I); MBTI often ENFJ/INFJ/ISFJ — empathy, planning, and communication.

Career Overview

Advise students on academic planning, careers, and personal/social development; coordinate assessments; run workshops; liaise with families and community resources; maintain records and confidentiality.

Credential Pathways

Typical Education: Master’s in counseling or related; state licensure/certification varies; supervised practice (Job Zone 5).

Pathways: Graduate intern → counselor → lead counselor → department/program director.

Regulatory Moat: Licensure, ethics, and FERPA/education policies; crisis response protocols.

Alternative Pathways: Academic advising in higher ed, career services specialist, or mental health counseling (with licensure).

Environment & Lifestyle

• Work Environment: Schools/colleges and community agencies.
• Sensory/Social Load: High — continuous student/family interaction.
• Physicality/Fieldwork: Low — occasional events.
• Geographic Anchoring: Broad need across districts.
• Remote Amenability: Partial — virtual advising sessions.

Future-Proofing Snapshot

• AI Augmentation Potential: Medium — scheduling, resources, and summaries.
• AI Displacement Risk: Very low — relationship‑based work.
• AI New Task Creation: Some — data‑informed interventions.
• AI Skill Shift Intensity: Low–medium — student information systems.
• Automation Risk Score: Low.
• Human-Core Score: Very strong — trust and guidance.

Risks / Watchpoints

• Large caseloads and time pressure.
• Boundary management and confidentiality.
• Crisis situations require training and support.

Notes on Fit

Best for Social/Investigative students who want to coach students toward goals and well‑being.

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