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2635.1.5 ISCO 2635 - Social work and counselling professionals
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sexual violence counsellor

Sexual violence counsellors provide support services, crisis care services and counselling to women and adolescents who have been directly or indirectly exposed to sexual assault and/or rape. They inform victims of the relevant legal procedures and protective services maintaining client confidentiality. They also address problematic sexualized behaviours of children.

sexual violence advisorsexual assault social counselorvictim care unit counsellorsexual violence counselorsexual violence victim advocatevictim care unit workersexual assault counsellorsexual violence support workervictim support workervictim care workerdomestic violence counsellor
6121.5 ISCO 6121 - Livestock and dairy producers
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sheep breeder

Sheep breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of sheep. They maintain the health and welfare of sheep.

shearergoat breedersheep breederssheep specialistsheep rearer
7213.4 ISCO 7213 - Sheet-metal workers
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sheet metal worker

Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and determine the type and amount of materials to be used, then measure, bend, cut, shape, and attach pieces of sheet metal to create the required structure.

duct fabricatorfabricator/welderroofing fabricatorsheet-metal workersheet metal fabricatorconstruction fabricator
9334.1 ISCO 9334 - Shelf fillers
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shelf filler

Shelf fillers stock and rotate merchandise on shelves, identifying and removing expired products. They clean the shop after its operational hours, ensuring that the shelves are fully stocked for the next day. Shelf fillers may use trolleys, small forklifts to move stock and ladders to reach high shelves. They also give directions to customers in order to locate specific products.  

senior shelf fillershelf stackersupermarket shelf stackershelf stockergarden centre shelf stackersupermarket shelf fillershop shelf fillerrack jobberdepartment store shelf fillerdepartment store shelf stackergarden centre shelf fillertrainee shelf filleroutlet centre shelf stackerhypermarket shelf stackerfilling station shelf stackerfilling station shelf fillerhypermarket shelf filleroutlet centre shelf fillertrainee shelf stackershop shelf stackersenior shelf stacker
6121.6 ISCO 6121 - Livestock and dairy producers
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shepherd

Shepherds manage the welfare and movement of livestock, especially sheep, goats and other grazing animals, in a variety of surroundings.

flock managersheep herdersheep flock managersheep flock specialistflock movement specialist
3255.3 ISCO 3255 - Physiotherapy technicians and assistants
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shiatsu practitioner

Shiatsu practitioners provide health maintenance, health education, whole health evaluation and recommendations for wellbeing, and treatment of certain illness through energetic evaluation of the body's life energy system (Ki) and regulation of the life energy system through various energetic and manual techniques.

practitioner of shiatsushiatsu therapistshiatsu acupressuristtherapist of shiatsu massage
3151.3 ISCO 3151 - Ships’ engineers
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ship assistant engineer

Ship assistant engineers assist the ship chief engineer and the ship duty engineer in the operations of the ship's hull. They support the operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with maritime engineers about the performance of technical operations. They also ensure appropriate safety and regulatory standards compliance and are able to take on higher level positions if needed.

junior ship engineerassistant shipping engineerthird assistant engineershipping assistant engineersecond assistant engineerassistant ship engineerassistant maritime engineermaritime assistant engineerjunior engineerjunior chief engineer
3152.4 ISCO 3152 - Ships' deck officers and pilots
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ship captain

Ship captains are in charge of a vessel for the transportation of goods and passengers, operating in offshore and coastal waters. The size of the vessel can range from a small vessel to a cruise liner depending on the tonnage that they are certified to sail. Ship captains have vast experience with ships and their operation, and are likely to have worked their way through the ranks of other ship-related positions.

sea captainship captainshipmastercaptain of a shipship's captainmaritime master
3151.4 ISCO 3151 - Ships’ engineers
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ship duty engineer

Ship duty engineers share responsibility for most of the content of the ship's hull. They ensure operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with the ship chief engineer to perform technical operations.

maritime officer of engineering watchduty engineer on a shipship engineering officership duty engineermaritime duty engineermaritime engineering officer
4323.15 ISCO 4323 - Transport clerks
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ship pilot dispatcher

Ship pilot dispatchers coordinate ships entering or leaving port. They write orders showing name of ship, berth, tugboat company, and time of arrival or departure, and notify the maritime pilot of assignment. They obtain receipts of pilotage from the pilot upon return from ship. Ship pilot dispatchers also record charges on receipt, using tariff book as guide, compile reports of activities, such as number of ships piloted and charges made, and keep records of ships entering port, showing owner, name of ship, displacement tonnage, agent, and country of registration.

dispatcher of ship pilotsship pilot controllershipping pilot dispatchership pilot coordinator
4323.16 ISCO 4323 - Transport clerks
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ship planner

Ship planners manage the performance of a vessel. They ensure the safety of the vessel and its cargo, its operationality and link available vessels to available cargos in order to maximise the profitability of the voyages. They ensure that each container ship is loaded to its optimal capacity, while keeping berth times and handling costs to a minimum. They also plan the maintenance and overhaul of the ship, as well as the crew needed.

cargo planning managermanager of cargo planning and operationscargo planning officercargo planning and operations managerinland vessel plannervessel cargo plannerinland vessel cargo plannervessel plannerinland water cargo plannerinland ship plannermaritime ship cargo plannermaritime ship plannerinland water ship plannersenior ship plannership cargo planner
5111.2.2 ISCO 5111 - Travel attendants and travel stewards
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ship steward/ship stewardess

Ship stewards and ship stewardesses work on board the vessel to provide services to passengers such as serving meals, housekeeping, welcoming passengers and explaining safety procedures.

ship guest services associatecruise ship guest services officerferry stewardship stewardessship stewardcruise ship stewardcruise ship guest services professionalship guest services professionalship guest services officercruise ship guest services associateferry stewardesscruise ship stewardess
3324.1.1 ISCO 3324 - Trade brokers
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shipbroker

Shipbrokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers of ships, cargospace on ships and charter ships for the transfer of cargo. They inform clients on the shipping market mechanisms and movements, report on vessel and cargospace prices and sales, and negotiate not only the cost of the vessels, cargospace or cargo but also the logistical requirements for the transfer of the vessel or commodity cargo to the buyers.

shipping broker
3331.2.2 ISCO 3331 - Clearing and forwarding agents
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shipping agent

Shipping agents represent the ship owner in a foreign port. They make sure customs is cleared in a timely manner so that the cargo doesn't have to stay too long in the port. Shipping agents also ensure that insurance, licences and other formalities are in order.

ship representativecargo agentshipping representativewater clerkship local representativeport agentshipping proxyowners charterers agentliner agentships agentboarding clerk
7214.2 ISCO 7214 - Structural-metal preparers and erectors
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shipwright

Shipwrights build and repair small type of water vessels from pleasure craft to naval vessels. They prepare preliminary sketches and create templates. They use hand and power tools to construct smaller boat themselves or supervise a team of shipbuilders. They also construct cradles and slipways for the ship’s construction, transportation, launching and slipping. Depending on the vessels, they might work with different materials such as metal, wood, fibreglass, aluminium etc.

ship repair engineerboatbuildershipbuilderboat construction workerboat repair engineerboat fitterboatfitterboat repairership repairership construction workershipfitterboat buildership fittersubmarine shipwrightship buildernaval vessel shipwrightnaval engineer/shipwright
1420.4.38 ISCO 1420 - Retail and wholesale trade managers
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shoe and leather accessories shop manager

Shoe and leather accessories shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.

footwear store managercobblers store managershop manager (footwear and leather goods retail store)leather accessories shop managershoe shop managershoe and leather accessories store managershoe store managerleather accessories store managercobblers shop manager
5223.7.31 ISCO 5223 - Shop sales assistants
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shoe and leather accessories specialised seller

Shoe and leather accessories specialised sellers sell footwear in specialised shops.

leather accessories salespersonchildrens shoes salespersonfootwear specialised sellersports shoes salespersonsports shoes specialised sellerleather accessories specialised sellerchildrens shoes specialised sellershoe and leather accessories specialized sellerfootwear salespersonshoe and leather accessories salesperson
7536.2.8 ISCO 7536 - Shoemakers and related workers
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shoe repairer

Shoe repairers repair and renew deteriorated footwear and other items like belts or bags. They use hand tools and specialised machinery to add soles and heels, replace worn-out buckles and clean and polish shoes.

shoe polisherboot makershoe makercobblerboot repairer
7536.2 ISCO 7536 - Shoemakers and related workers
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shoemaker

Shoemakers use hand or machine operations for traditional manufacturing of a various range of footwear. They also repair all types of footwear in a repair shop.

custom shoemakerhand craft shoe makershoe repairercobblertraditional shoe manufacturer
5223.6 ISCO 5223 - Shop sales assistants
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shop assistant

Shop assistants work in shops where they perform assistance duties. The help shopkeepers in their daily work such as ordering and refilling of goods and stock, providing general advice to customers, selling products and maintaining the shop.

supermarket shop workeroutlet centre shop assistantsenior shop workertrainee shop workergarden centre shop workermuseum shop assistantoutlet centre shop workersupermarket shop assistanthypermarket shop workerdepartment store shop workerfilling station shop workergarden centre shop assistantsenior shop assistantfilling station shop assistantdepartment store shop assistanttrainee shop assistanthypermarket shop assistant
1420.4 ISCO 1420 - Retail and wholesale trade managers
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shop manager

Shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops.

retail store managerdeputy store managerboutique managerstore managershop general managerretail shop manager
5222.1 ISCO 5222 - Shop supervisors
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shop supervisor

Shop supervisors are responsible for the smooth operation of stores according to regulations and company policy. They oversee business activities such budgets, inventory and customer service. Shop supervisors also monitor employees' performance and ensure that goals are being met.

boutique supervisorshop general supervisorshop staff supervisorstore supervisorretail shop supervisorretail store supervisor
7542.1 ISCO 7542 - Shotfirers and blasters
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shotfirer

Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.

blastershotfirersblast crew operatorexplosives techniciandemolition operativeoperator (blast crew)shot firershot-firer
8312.3 ISCO 8312 - Railway brake, signal and switch operators
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shunter

Shunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons, making or splitting up trains in shunting yards or sidings. They operate according to the technical features, such as controlling movement via a remote control device.

switchershunter attendantrail shuntershunting assistantshunting supervisorshunter assistantforeman shuntershunter drivershunting forewomanshunting foremanoperator shunterforeman shunter/forewoman shunterforewoman shuntershunting attendantforeman/forewoman shunter
2643.5 ISCO 2643 - Translators, interpreters and other linguists
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sign language interpreter

Sign language interpreters understand and convert sign language into spoken language and vice versa. They maintain the nuances and the stress of the message in the recipient language.

public service sign language interpretertelevision sign language interpreterbusiness sign language interpretercommunity sign language interpreterconference sign language interpreterpolice sign language interpretersworn sign language interpreterremote sign language interpreterguide sign language interpretersocial sign language interpretermedical sign language interpretercourt sign language interpreterinterpreter of sign language
2353.2 ISCO 2353 - Other language teachers
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sign language teacher

Sign language teachers educate non-age-specific students in sign language. They teach sign language to both students with or without special educational needs such as deafness. They organise their classes using a variety of lesson materials, work interactively with the group, and assess and evaluate their individual progress through assignments and examinations.

sign language teacherbritish sign language tutorbritish sign language trainerassistant sign language teachersign language tutorsign language educatorsign language trainersign language teaching assistantbritish sign language teacher
7316.4 ISCO 7316 - Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and etchers
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sign maker

Sign makers design and develop signs for a variety of uses such as flyers, traffic signs, billboards and business signs. They use different materials and techniques and if necessary they install the sign on site. Furthermore they also perform maintenance and repairs.

traffic sign makersign installersignboard writerroad sign makersign writersign maintenance workersignboard makersignwriteradvertising sign makerroad sign installerroad sign maintenance worker
7313.1.8 ISCO 7313 - Jewellery and precious-metal workers
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silversmith

Silversmiths design, manufacture and sell jewelry. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewelry. Silversmiths are specialized in working with silver and other precious metals.

silver earrings fabricatorboutique silversmithsilver jewellery makersilversmithstrophy makersilver jewellery fabricatortrophy silversmithsilver ring fabricatorsilver earrings makersilver jewel smithsilver ring maker
2652.3.2 ISCO 2652 - Musicians, singers and composers
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singer

Singers are professional musicians, skilled in the use of their voice as a musical instrument, with different vocal ranges. They perform for live audiences and for recordings in different musical genres.

lead singermusical theatre performersoprano singeropera solo singerjazz singermusical theater actormusical theater performersession singeropera singersolo singerrapperopera choir singerbaritone singersinger songwritermusical theater actressmusical theatre actorvocalistmusical theatre actressbass voice singercontralto singerchoir singerjingle singerlead vocalisttenor singer
3422.4.4 ISCO 3422 - Sports coaches, instructors and officials
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ski instructor

Ski instructors teach individuals or groups to ski and advanced skiing techniques. They advise their students on the choice of equipment, instruct skiers in alpine safety rules and plan and prepare ski instruction. Ski instructors demonstrate exercises and techniques during ski lessons and give feedback to their students on how to improve their level.

ski coachskiing instructorski & snowboard instructorski trainercross-country ski instructorski and snowboard instructorski teacher
7412.13 ISCO 7412 - Electrical mechanics and fitters
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ski lift operator

Ski lift operators implement actions for preventions of disruptions and repair of ski lifts. Address equipment downtime through technical competences. Monitor the functioning of the mechanical operations of the lifts. Put in place systems to be in line with safety rules and risk management processes.

ski lift mechanic
3152.5 ISCO 3152 - Ships' deck officers and pilots
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skipper

Skippers are the highest authority on-board or on inland waterways, they are in charge of the vessel and are held responsible for the safety and well being of the clients and crew. They are licensed by the responsible authority and will determine the operations of the vessel at any time. They are the ultimate instance responsible for the crew, the ship, the cargo and/or passengers, and the voyage.

boatmasterboat captaincommandership captainshipmaster
8114.6 ISCO 8114 - Cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators
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slate mixer

Slate mixers operate and maintain slate mixing machines that mix multicolored slate granules used for asphalt-coated roofing felt surfacing.

slate mixing machine operatorslate mixing machine operativeslate granule mixer workerslate granule mixerslate product production operativeslate granule mixer operatorslate-mixer workerslate granule mixer operativeslate granule mixer tenderslate mixing machine setterslate mixing machine tenderslate-mixer tenderslate product production workerslate product production operatorgranule mixerslate-mixer operativeslate granule mixer setterslate-mixer setterslate-mixer operatorslate mixing machine worker
7511.6 ISCO 7511 - Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers
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slaughterer

Slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses for further processing and distribution.

animal slaughterhouse workerslaughter workeranimal slaughterer
8189.2 ISCO 8189 - Stationary plant and machine operators not elsewhere classified
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slitter operator

Slitter operators set up, operate, or tend machines, in order to cut, slit, bend, or straighten sheets of metal, paper, or other materials to specific widths. Slitter operators must also ensure quality, by examining various end-products and observing pre-defined tolerances.

slitting machine tenderpaper slitter operativesplitter rewinder machine operatorslitter setterslitting machine operatorslitting machine setterslitting machine workersteel slitter operativesteel slitter operatoraluminium bending operatorslitting machine operativeslitting machinistshearerslitting line setterslitting rewind machine operatorslitter operativepaper slitter operatorslitter tender
2421.8 ISCO 2421 - Management and organisation analysts
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Smart City consultant

Smart city consultants advise on sustainability solutions for the implementation of smart city initiatives. They execute environmental projects based on smart services, advanced technology, and digital transformation in urban areas. In addition, Smart city consultants develop business plans to attract investment resources, identify challenges and sustainable business opportunities, as well as synergies between public and private stakeholders or clients.

smart city specialistsmart city advisorSmart Cities specialistSmart Cities advisor
2151.2 ISCO 2151 - Electrical engineers
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smart home engineer

Smart home engineers are responsible for the design, integration and acceptance testing of home automation systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, solar shading, irrigation, security, safety, etc.), which integrate connected devices and smart appliances within residential facilities. They work with key stakeholders to ensure the desired project outcome is achieved including wire design, layout, appearance and component programming.

smart home project engineerhome automation specifiersmart home software engineerhome automation integratorhome automation platform engineerdomotics engineersmart home designer
7421.7 ISCO 7421 - Electronics mechanics and servicers
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smart home installer

Smart home installers install and maintain home automation systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, solar shading, irrigation, security, safety, etc.), connected devices, and smart appliances at customersites. In addition, they serve as a customer educator and resource for product and service recommendations that meet the customers’ needs for home comfort, convenience, security and safety.

home automation technicianhome automation installerdomotics installerdomotics technicianconnected devices installersmart home technician
8342.9 ISCO 8342 - Earthmoving and related plant operators
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snow-clearing worker

Snow-clearing workers operate trucks and plows to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks, streets and other locations. They also dump salt and sand on the ground to de-ice the concerning locations.

snow removal workersnow ploughersnow remover
3422.4.5 ISCO 3422 - Sports coaches, instructors and officials
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snowboard instructor

Snowboard instructors teach groups or individuals how to ride a snowboard. They instruct students of all ages and skill level individually or in groups. Snowboard instructors teach basic and advanced techniques of snowboarding by demonstrating exercises and giving feedback to students. They give advice on safety and on snowboarding equipment.

snowboard coachsnowboard and ski instructorski and snowboard instructorski & snowboard instructorsnowboard teachersnowboard trainersnowboard & ski instructor
8131.19.1 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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soap chipper

Soap chippers operate the machinery that turns soap bars into soap chips, making sure the end product is according to specifications. They also handle the transfer and storage of soap chips.

soap chipping machine operatorsoap chipper tendersoap chipping machine operativesoap chipper operatorsoap chipping machine feedersoap chipping machine tendersoap chipper feedersoap chipper operativesoap chipping machine worker
8131.19.2 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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soap drier operator

Soap drier operators control and maintain viscous soap machine to produce soap flakes. They perform sample tests and coordinate the dried flakes discharge into storage bins.

flaker operatorsoap dryer machine tenderviscous soap machine workerviscous soap machine operatorsoap drier tendersoap dryer operatoroperator of soap flake dryer machineoperator of soap flake drier machineviscous soap machine operativesoap drier machine tender
8131.19 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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soap maker

Soap makers operate equipments and mixers that produce soap, making sure the end product is produced according to specified formula.

soapmakersoap boilersoap factory operatormaker of soapsoap and cosmetics makerartisan soap maker
8131.20 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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soap tower operator

Soap tower operators control, monitor and maintain tower operations, using the control panel, in order to produce soap powders. They inspect operating units to ensure the parameters of flow of oil, air, perfume or steam are according to specifications.

tower operatortower operator (soap)soap plant workersoap plant operativesoap powder production operativesoap powder production workertower operative (soap)
3412.4 ISCO 3412 - Social work associate professionals
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social care worker

Social care workers provide support and help people with care services. They help people to live full and valued lives in the community. They assist babies, young children, adolescents, adults and older adults.They attend to the psychological, social, emotional and physical needs of service users. They work in a large variety of settings with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities.

care workersocial care assistantcommunity social care workersenior social care workersenior care worker
2635.1 ISCO 2635 - Social work and counselling professionals
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social counsellor

Social counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal and relationship issues, dealing with inner conflicts, crisis moments such as depression and addiction, in an attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve their life quality.

rehabilitation support counsellorcrisis intervention counsellorgerontology counsellorcrisis intervension counsellorsocial psychologistcrisis situation counselorpersonal counsellorcrisis counsellorsocial therapistcrisis situation counselloryouth counsellorcrisis counseloryouth counsellerrelationship advisorsocial counselling workersocial counselor
1120.6 ISCO 1120 - Managing directors and chief executives
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social entrepreneur

Social entrepreneurs create innovative products or service models to tackle social and environmental challenges, pursuing through their profits a social mission that benefits a wider community or the environment. They often use a more democratic decision-making system by involving closely their stakeholders, and strive to achieve change at a systems level, by influencing policies, market evolutions and even mentalities.

green entrepreneursocial business foundereco-entrepreneursocial enterprise foundersocial business venture founder
2635.2 ISCO 2635 - Social work and counselling professionals
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social pedagogue

Social pedagogues provide care, support, and education to children and young persons with different backgrounds or capabilities. They develop educational processes for young persons to be in charge of their own experiences, using a multi-disciplinary approach set to the learning experience. Social pedagogues contribute to the individuals' learning, welfare, and societal inclusion, and put an emphasis on building self-reliance.

social pedagogy practitionercommunity educatorsocial outreach workercommunity education practitionersocio-cultural animatorpractitioner in social pedagogysocial work pedagoguecommunity social pedagoguesocial pedagogue cultural animationsocial pedagogy project workerqualified social pedagoguecultural animatorsocial pedagogy team workersocial educator
1213.2.1 ISCO 1213 - Policy and planning managers
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social security administrator

Social security administrators direct and develop government-provided social security programmes in order to aid public welfare, as well as promote social security programmes. They supervise staff working in governmental social security, and investigate existing policies in order to assess issues and develop improvement proposals.

administrative officercommunity services administratorsocial security advisorbenefits advisorbenefits officercommunity services director
3353.1 ISCO 3353 - Government social benefits officials
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social security inspector

Social security inspectors investigate fraudulent activities in social security that affect workers' rights. They audit and examine applications for benefits and investigate company actions based on employee complaints. Inspections include labour-related activities such as non-payment of wages or expenses. Social security inspectors ensure that employees are treated fairly and in accordance to laws. They record and make reports on their findings to ensure validity of the claims they are investigating.

single fraud investigation service officersocial service investigatorclaims investigatorsocial security investigatorsocial security claims inspectorlocal service fraud investigatorlabour law inspectorclaimant fraud investigatorbenefit fraud investigatorsocial security fraud inspectorsocial security fraud investigator