Community Services Careers
Work in community services is focused on helping people of any age improve their life and quality of life. Areas you could work in include; social services, counselling, therapy or psychology, helping people with their personal development, caring for the elderly or people with disabilities, working with children and young people and religion.
- Art Therapist
- Art therapists help clients to restore health and balance to the mind and body through the use of art materials within a therapeutic environment.
- Career Consultant
- Career consultants assist individuals and groups with their career decision-making, and may assist with an individual's self-development and job search.
- Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical psychologists examine and assess people's behavioural and mental health problems. They may provide treatment to address any behavioural or mental health issues.
- Community Worker
- Community workers work with individuals, families, groups and organisations to help and support community development.
- Counsellor
- Counsellors help people to deal with their feelings and responses, and decide on actions they can take to solve problems.
- Criminal Justice Psychologist
- Criminal justice psychologists work with offenders to assess and provide treatment to help them make changes in their lives and reduce the risk of reoffending.
- Diversional Therapist
- Diversional therapists work with people of all ages and abilities to plan and facilitate leisure programmes that enhance the emotional, social and physical well-being of the individuals.
- Educational Psychologist
- Educational psychologists work with students, parents, educators and mental health services to develop supportive environments for students with difficulties that impact on their learning and well-being.
- Funeral Director/Embalmer
- Funeral directors/embalmers organise and direct funerals and hygienically prepare human bodies for burial, cremation or visitation by families.
- Health Promoter
- Health promoters work with communities and groups to plan and develop ways to help people improve and manage their health. They also work with government and other agencies to improve environmental conditions that contribute to ill health.
- Home Aide
- Home aides visit people in the community. They do general housework and help care for people in their homes.
- Life Coach
- Life coaches improve the quality of people's lives by helping them identify steps and take actions to fulfil professional or personal goals. This may involve developing their business or career ambitions, or life dreams and aims.
- Minister of Religion
- Ministers of religion provide leadership, guidance and training for members of a religious group.
- Music Therapist
- Music therapists use music to assist the healing and personal growth of people with emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs.
- Nanny
- Nannies are responsible for the care, well-being and education of children in the home.
- Psychotherapist
- Psychotherapists help individuals, couples or groups identify, understand, and manage emotional and behavioural problems.
- Social Worker
- Social workers provide advice, advocacy and support to people with personal and social problems. They also help with community and social issues.
- Youth Worker
- Youth workers work with people under 25 years of age and their families. They provide services that help young people build relationships and connect with their community.
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