learning-mentor/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — learning mentor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 21-1012.00 (Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2359; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Supplemental] Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
• [Core] Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
• [Supplemental] Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
• [Core] Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
• [Core] Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
• [Supplemental] Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• [Core] Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.
• [Core] Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
• [Supplemental] Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
• [Supplemental] Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
• [Core] Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
• [Supplemental] Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
• [Core] Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
• [Core] Refer students to outside counseling services.
• [Core] Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• [Core] Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
• [Core] Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• [Core] Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
• [Core] Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
• [Core] Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
• [Core] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• [Core] Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
• [Core] Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
• [Core] Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
• [Core] Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
• [Supplemental] Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
• [Core] Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
• [Core] Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
• [Core] Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
• [Supplemental] Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
• [Supplemental] Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• [Supplemental] Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
• [Supplemental] Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
• [Supplemental] Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
• [Supplemental] Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Detailed work activities

• Advise others on social or educational issues.
• Analyze market conditions or trends.
• Assess educational needs of students.
• Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.
• Assist clients in handling details of daily life.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
• Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
• Compile data or documentation.
• Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.
• Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress.
• Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
• Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.
• Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.
• Develop educational policies.
• Develop educational programs.
• Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
• Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.
• Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients.
• Help clients get needed services or resources.
• Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.
• Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
• Lead classes or community events.
• Maintain professional social services knowledge.
• Monitor student performance.
• Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.
• Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.
• Present social services program information to the public.
• Promote educational institutions or programs.
• Refer clients to community or social service programs.
• Refer individuals to educational or work programs.
• Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
• Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
• Train staff members in social services skills.
• Update professional knowledge.
• Write reports or evaluations.