Career Counseling competencies in 11 designated areas

In order to work as a professional engaged in Career Counseling, the individual must demonstrate
minimum competencies in 11 designated areas. These 11 areas are: Career Development Theory,
Individual and Group Counseling Skills, Individual/Group Assessment, Information/Resources, Program
Management and Implementation, Consultation, Diverse Populations, Supervision, Ethical/Legal Issues,
Research/Evaluation, and Technology. These areas are briefly defined as follows:

1. Career Development Theory: Theory base and knowledge considered essential for professionals engaging in career counseling and development.
2. Individual and Group Counseling Skills: Individual and group counseling competencies considered essential for effective career counseling.
3. Individual/Group Assessment: Individual/group assessment skills considered essential for professionals engaging in career counseling.
4. Information/Resources: Information/resource base and knowledge essential for professionals engaging in career counseling.
5. Program Promotion, Management and Implementation: Skills necessary to develop, plan,
   implement, and manage comprehensive career development programs in a variety of settings.
6. Coaching, Consultation, and Performance Improvement: Knowledge and skills considered
   essential in enabling individuals and organizations to impact effectively upon the career
   counseling and development process.
7. Diverse Populations: Knowledge and skills considered essential in providing career counseling and development processes to diverse populations.
8. Supervision: Knowledge and skills considered essential in critically evaluating counselor
   performance, maintaining and improving professional skills, and seeking assistance for others
   when needed in career counseling.
9. Ethical/Legal Issues: Information base and knowledge essential for the ethical and legal practice of career counseling.
10. Research/Evaluation: Knowledge and skills considered essential in understanding and
    conducting research and evaluation in career counseling and development.
11. Technology: Knowledge and skills considered essential in using technology to assist individuals
    with career planning.

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