Teaching in a private school usually requires only the B.A. and qualifying skills. They are employed in private schools, youth organizations or recreation and community centers to work in educational programs. With an Adult Education Credential, Parent Educators could be employed in public school programs. Play and other forms of communication are used to help reduce the stress of health care. Counseling positions at the paraprofessional level often need only a B.A. degree and some experience in counseling.
Jobs are in government, service organizations and counseling agencies.
Professional positions in counseling, such as Marriage and Family Counselor and Child Psychologist require advanced education. Child Care Workers and Mental Health Specialists are employed in private, community or public agencies to work with children and adolescents in residential or day-treatment settings. Positions may include working with child abuse cases, children in probation or juvenile homes, in welfare and health agencies or in the court system. Careers in children's services can also be as Youth Program Directors, Camp Directors or Recreation Specialists. The major task in directing such services is to plan and implement meaningful activities for young children.