JOB SATISFACTION AMONG COUNSELORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDO STATE AND DELTA STATE.

Background to the study

        Counseling is a field notable for its diversity and dynamism. It is influenced by diverse political, economic and social forces within the society. As a result, tremendous expansion has been witnessed in the field of counsellings vision, mission and values with reference to the promotion of good health, family dynamics, career assessment, school adjustments, developmental tasks, ethical standards and research training.

One of the major tasks of school counselor is to educate and assist students in their overall development. In this 21^st century, the job of helping students to achieve success in school and become more productive members of the society becomes challenging. According to Gysbers, Lapan and Blair (1999), today’s youth must confront a rapidly changing work world and labour force, violence in the home, school and community; divorce, teenage suicide, substance abuse; and sexual experimentation. School counsellors occupy an important position within the school system to assist students cope with these crucial issues and the normal developmental tasks adolescent face in life.