Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional :
A person who works as a crisis counselor and has a bachelor's degree or less in a specialty that may or may not be related to counseling. Paraprofessionals have strong intuitive skills, know how to relate well to others, possess good judgment and common sense, and are good listeners. They may or may not be indigenous workers. In times of disaster, they provide outreach, counseling, education, information, and referral services. They work with individuals, families, and groups. Effective crisis counseling programs train paraprofessionals in how to work with people who are experiencing the psychological sequelae of disasters
No records Found