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Certification

Counselors, All Other

Certification Description
The DSP-Specialist in Employment Support credential (DSP-S-ES) recognizes competence in knowing and understanding the value of work to all people and their role in the facilitation of positive work opportunities for those they support. Employment Support specialists help create these opportunities by using a personalized combination of job development, job coaching, and interpersonal skills to make employment a reality.

Certifying Organization
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
https://nadsp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Employment Support Specialist Website

Certification Description
A Certified Housing Counselor objectively assesses the client's current financial situation; identifies problem areas the client may face recommends appropriate actions to help clients obtain and maintain adequate housing; evaluates the housing and financial status of low, moderate and middle-income families; and understands the essential workings of all aspects of the industry in order to help clients make appropriate housing decisions.

Certifying Organization
Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education
http://www.afcpe.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Housing Counselor Website

Certification Description
You entered this field in order to help people. When was the last time that an organization came along to provide any real help to you? The mission of the American Board of Professional Counselors, ABPC program is to be the nation's leading advocate for counselors. ABPC will champion counselors' right to practice. We will work with you to protect your right to practice, increase parity for your profession, and provide you with the recognition that you so richly deserve.

Certifying Organization
American Psychotherapy Association
http://www.americanpsychotherapy.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Counselor Website

Certification Description
Seize this opportunity to enhance your career and promote your credibility as a Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW).
Professionals of all kinds in the industry are candidates;
Independent resume writers, Career coaches, College placement office counselors, Military transition staff, and Outplacement staff.

Certifying Organization
National Resume Writers Association
https://thenrwa.wildapricot.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Nationally Certified Resume Writer Website

Source: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).