Performs work in support of counseling, guidance, and related social services work in social, employment assistance, or similar programs. Duties may range from work that involves group leadership and giving practical guidance on day-to-day activities to residents in a Government facility to work that involves training or employment opportunities. Requires skill to communicate effectively and work constructively with members of the particular group involved. Work also requires a practical knowledge of program requirements and procedures, and a practical understanding of some of the more routine methods and techniques of counseling.