Direct Service Insignia (Official and NOT) I have been truly blessed with three opportunities to serve within the Direct Service Council before it was disestablished; and two other times under the auspices of the BSA International Division/Office.
A family counselor is a licensed professional who helps people overcome stress, mental health issues, behavioral problems, and family issues. He or she typically works in a group or private practice, providing counseling services by appointment to individuals and entire families.
Residential counselors serve and support people who live in group homes or assisted living facilities. Residential counselors also work in college dorms and summer camps. They may work with a variety of populations, including children and adolescents, people with developmental disabilities, those struggling with substance abuse addictions or serious mental illnesses or with the elderly.