Education, Human Services & Non-Profit

Welcome to the Education, Human Services & Non-Profit Community!

Explore tools, resources, and opportunities related to your career interests on this community page. The mentors, jobs, and employers represented here are only a small selection of what’s available to you through The Roger Connection and Handshake – log in to explore further! For additional career resources on a variety of topics, visit the Resources page. The CCPD also recommends joining relevant groups on LinkedIn, exploring professional associations for your field, and visiting external job and internship boards.

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Below you will see some examples of job functions and work settings that could correspond to this career community. Some may require additional education, training and/or planning. Please note that there are many options beyond the below, and you are not limited to these when exploring a possible career community.

Sample Work Settings

Advocacy Groups
Child/Family Services
Non-Profit Organizations
Adult Literacy Programs
Social Services Agencies
Adult Day Care Centers
Treatment Centers
Group/Private Practices
Public Service Agencies
Head Start Programs
Domestic Violence Centers
Government Agencies
Vocational Schools
Hospitals
Universities
K-12 Schools
Correctional Facilities
Health/Fitness Clubs
Libraries
Parks & Recreation Departments
Youth Programs
Adoption Agencies
Rehabilitation Centers

Sample Job Titles

Mental Health Counselor
Caseworker/Case Manager
K-12 Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Adult Literacy Teacher
Residential Counselor
Researcher
Educational Consultant
Social Worker
School Psychologist
Behavior Specialist
Social Services Coordinator
Corporate Trainer
Vice Principal
Grant Writer
Academic Advisor
Art Therapist
Direct Support Professional
Outpatient Clinician
Health & Wellness Educator
Therapeutic Integration Specialist
Substance Abuse Counselor
Child Psychologist
Athletic Director
Education Program Director
Interpreter
Resource Center Director
Youth Worker
Professor

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During the 2022 Summer Intersession, rising sophomore Paul Manning completed an internship with The New Shoreham Police Department. Read on to learn about his experience!

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During the 2022 Summer Intersession, rising senior Jordan St.Onge completed an internship with The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office in the Victim Services Unit. Read on to learn about her experience!

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