Social Services, Education, and Nonprofit Career Community
This community is for students interested in pursuing careers in social services including social work, mental health and counseling; in education (teachers of all grades and careers in higher education); and careers in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit careers can span all industries and tend to be mission-driven. Many who work in the nonprofit sector are hoping to improve the lives of others and the world we live in.
Sample Careers: Case Manager, Therapist/Counselor, Community Support Specialist, Behavioral Health Technician, Victim Advocate
Check out Career Community Resources on Handshake
For a more comprehensive, customized list of potential careers, get started on PathwayU, our career exploration platform. Once all assessments have been completed, visit https://luc.pathwayu.com/career-matches to view your career matches by subject.
- Career Advisor: Catherine Archer (She/her) Contact: carcher@luc.edu
- Schedule a meeting in Handshake
A little about Catherine:
Best career advice you received or best advice for students
Answering the call to work in the helping professions is a powerful and fulfilling thing, and it’s so important to find work that is meaningful - while still “filling your cup” - and sustainable. Take care of yourself and find a workplace that takes care of its staff. This is the recipe for staving off burn-out.
College major
Psychology B.S. with a Minor in Women’s Studies, and a Masters in Counseling Psychology
First job outside of college
Qualified Mental Health Practitioner providing psychiatric rehabilitation to nursing home residents with severe mental illness.
Ready to join the Social Services, Education, and Nonprofit community? Log in to your Handshake account and follow these simple steps!
This community is for students interested in pursuing careers in social services including social work, mental health and counseling; in education (teachers of all grades and careers in higher education); and careers in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit careers can span all industries and tend to be mission-driven. Many who work in the nonprofit sector are hoping to improve the lives of others and the world we live in.
Sample Careers: Case Manager, Therapist/Counselor, Community Support Specialist, Behavioral Health Technician, Victim Advocate
Check out Career Community Resources on Handshake
For a more comprehensive, customized list of potential careers, get started on PathwayU, our career exploration platform. Once all assessments have been completed, visit https://luc.pathwayu.com/career-matches to view your career matches by subject.
- Career Advisor: Catherine Archer (She/her) Contact: carcher@luc.edu
- Schedule a meeting in Handshake
A little about Catherine:
Ready to join the Social Services, Education, and Nonprofit community? Log in to your Handshake account and follow these simple steps!