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Helping & Counseling
Meet the Community Coaches
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Mallory Becraft
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- Do you consider yourself to be supportive, generous, or empathetic?
- Are you interested in learning about mental health, criminal probation, or community development?
- Does it sound like fun to empower others, handle a crisis, or develop resources?
- Could you see yourself working at a clinic, a community center, a non-profit organization, a church, or starting your own private practice?
Careers in this community focus on understanding people, supporting them through difficult times, and equipping them to grow and thrive.
Counseling
Skills-Related Keywords: presenting, grant writing, and fundraising, strong communication and writing skills.
Criminal Justice/Criminology
Skills-Related Keywords: written and oral communication skills, ability to present information to others, case management
Languages
Skills-Related Keywords: written and oral communication skills, ability to present information to others, negotiation, Psychology
Skills-Related Keywords: written and oral communication skills, active listening, ability to present information to others, case management
Social Work
Skills-Related Keywords: organizing groups, efficiency, and the ability to calm people. Sociology
Skills-Related Keywords: analytical, organizational, research, interpersonal, computer, leadership, teamwork, and oral/written communication
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Check out Exploring Majors & Careers page (scroll to What Can I Do With This Major?).
See what Hawkeyes in your college/major are doing after graduation using interactive post-graduation dashboards.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net contain information on duties, education and training, pay and job outlook.
- Careers as Therapist or Counselor
- Types of Psychologists
- How to Become a Social Worker
- Explore Accredited Graduate Programs within:
Want to put your interests to good use? Join with other students who share them. Discover student organizations which relate to helping/counseling at the Department of Leadership, Service, and Civic Engagement. You can browse the database by letter or search by keyword or name for locating student organizations.
Some examples of organizations that may be of interest are:
- Best Buddies
- The Sociology Club
- Rape Victim Advocacy Program
- Camp Adventure
- Iowa Student Psychology Association
- Under Your Wing
- HEART Workshop
- Food Pantry at Iowa
- American Sign Language Club
Volunteering is another great way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!
- Volunteer Center of Johnson County
- Hawkeye Service Breaks
- UI Student Involvement Fair (held at the start of each semester)
If you don’t want to join a club or don’t have the time, you can find activities and events related to your interests via After Class
Finding opportunities to launch your career is a skill of its own. We also have tips for the search process for volunteering, internships, and jobs on other parts of our site.
Gaining Experience
- Internships.com
- Way Up Internships
- How to Find a Research Position
- Local Volunteer Opportunities
- List of Non-Profit Volunteer Sites
Job Searching
If your goals include graduate or professional school, make sure to plan ahead and if applicable, research licensure requirements.
Professional organizations are a great way to explore, prepare, experience, and achieve your career interests and goals!
- Explore - Learn what people in the industry do, talk about, and take action on
- Prepare - Learn about job titles, companies, and organizational/thought leaders
- Experience - Check out resources, including specialized job boards and LinkedIn groups to locate mentors and job shadowing/informational interview opportunities
- Achieve - Polish your professional image by taking an active part in your industry’s association. Reach your goals through networking and the professional development opportunities your association provides.
Plus, professional associations often offer discounted memberships to students!
- American Counseling Association
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Society
- American Public Human Services Association
- American Rehabilitation Counseling Association
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- International Federation of Social Workers
- International Medical Interpreters Association
- National Association of School Psychologists
- National Association of Social Workers
- Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Society for Nonprofits
Learn About Careers from Real Life Professionals
Candid Career provides an easy way to explore careers and learn about job search strategies through thousands of 1-2 minute video clips
Rights Advocate
Social Worker
Play Therapist
Job & Internship Postings
Family Service Worker - Johnson City at Youth Villages
Family Intervention Specialist - Jackson, TN at Youth Villages
Family Intervention Specialist - Dyersburg, TN at Youth Villages
Family Intervention Specialist - Paris, TN at Youth Villages
Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist at Meridian Services
Child Welfare Family Services Case Manager at Bethany Christian Services
Intact Family Services Case Manager at Bethany Christian Services
Mental Health Engagement Specialist at Thresholds
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - Haven in Conway - Evening Shift at Arisa Health
Program Administrator at Methodist Children's Home
Community Support Specialist - South Suburbs of Chicago at Thresholds
Waiver Case Manager - CADI/BI at Reach for Resources, Inc.
Services Specialist (CPS/Foster Care Case Mgmt) - Statewide Opportunities at Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Street Outreach Specialist (Bridges Program) at CEDARS
Mental Health Social Worker - Caro at Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Mental Health Social Worker- Kalamazoo at Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Mental Health Social Worker - Westland MI at Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Clinical Therapist at Woodward Academy
Community Support Specialist - West Side of Chicago at Thresholds
Community Support Specialist - South Side of Chicago at Thresholds
This list a small sample of what is in Handshake. View all opportunities:
Hawkeye Spotlight
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Two Decades Later, Iowa City's James Gang Continues to Build Community
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Iowa students help create Maquoketa neighborhood
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