Education and Helping Professions Career Community
Students should join this Career Community if they are in interested in becoming a counselor, social worker, clinician, or teacher/educator.
Jiana Farrell
About Jiana
Jiana joined the Career Center in July 2023 as the Healthcare and School of Social Welfare Career Coach. In her role, she empowers students to think beyond their academic and practicum experiences, providing them with the tools they need to kick-start their career journeys, as well as reflect on who they are and where their interests lie.
Coaching Style
With a focus on continuous growth, Jiana takes a reflective approach to helping students
identify connections between
their interests and potential career paths, ensuring that every student walks away
with clear, measurable goals for their
next steps.
Contact
Resources
EDUCATE
Types of Jobs and Internships
- Behavioral Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Extension Service Specialist
- Family Support Partner
- Human Resources Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Program Officer
- Public Health Educator
- Public Relations Specialist
- Research Assistant
- Social and Human Services Assistant
- Special Agent
- Student Success Coordinator
- Survey Researcher
- Urban Planner
- Vocational Case Manager
- Youth Behavioral Health Navigator
Career and Industry Guides
- 5 Rewarding Teaching Careers in a Post-Covid-19 World
- 5 Tips for Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Job
- A Quick Guide to Careers in Social Work Turn Your Internship into a Full-Time Job with These Strategies
- Vault Career Guide to Education, Fourth Edition
- Vault Guide to Child Care Jobs, Second Edition
- Vault Guide to Customer Service Jobs
- Vault Guide to Elder Care Jobs, Second Edition
- Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition
- Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition
- Vault Guide to Staffing and Human Resources Jobs, Second Edition
PREPARE
Career Resources
- STAR Method to Create Skill Oriented Bullet Points
- Action Verbs
- Resume: General Template
- How to Write a Cover Letter
- LinkedIn Profile Checklist
- VAULT: Guide to Behavioral Interviews
Forage Industry Projects
CONNECT
Clubs and Organizations
Education and Helping Professions Clubs and Organizations at SBU
- SSW - Undergraduate Social Welfare Alliance
- Psi Chi
- Future Teachers Association
- Higher Education Administration Association
- Paper Airplanes
- Just for Kidz
- Community Service Club
- Circle K
- Psychology Student Alliance
- Project Sunshine
- Alternative Spring Break Outreach
Professional Associations
SAMPLE EMPLOYERS IN THIS CAREER COMMUNITY
