Visit Handshake to make an in-person or virtual appointment (over Zoom or by phone) for the Spring 2022 semester.  Regardless of vaccination status, masks are required indoors for all students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.  For complete information about Reopening Roger, visit Welcome Back to Spring 2022.

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.

Let us help you engage in your professional community and take an active role in your career education!

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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Interviewers Are Looking for Emotional Intelligence—So Be Prepared for These Questions

One of the most valuable traits employers are looking for right now can’t be found on a resume, at least not explicitly. It’s not something you can fake in an interview, or convince your prospective boss that you have without …

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The Big Post-Covid Interview Question and How to Answer It

For many people, the past year has been among the most difficult of their lives. But for others, including branding and marketing expert Vince Thompson, it’s been the exact opposite.

“This has been the greatest year of my life,” says Thompson, the …

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Seniors, First Destination Survey!

Seniors,

With the semester winding down and your next adventure beginning soon, the Center for Career & Professional Development at RWU wants to remind you we are here to help!

Resume help, email resumes@g.rwu.edu for feedback or review on your documents
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Sample Job & Internship Search Tracking Spreadsheet

Sample Job & Internship Search Tracking Spreadsheet

Use the resource below to track your efforts in your job & internship search or build your own using the …

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BuzzFile

BuzzFile

BuzzFile is the most advanced company information database with advanced search and productivity tools that enable users to locate the …

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Interest Profiler

Interest Profiler

The O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world …

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Handshake

Handshake

Explore a variety of jobs and internships on Handshake!

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Resume Guide

Resume Guide

Use the resume guide for tips on structure, content, and ways to elevate your professional document.

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LinkedIn Profile and Tips

LinkedIn Profile and Tips

Since its creation in May 2003, LinkedIn has changed the shape of recruiting. According to a 2015 study, 95% of …

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