Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
HIV/AIDS counselors and case managers work with people who are infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or have developed AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), and with their families and friends, to help them cope with the physical and emotional results of the disease. They answer questions, offer advice and support, and help HIV/AIDS patients get necessary assistance from medical and social agencies.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Director, HIV/AIDS Assistance Program
Supervisor of Counselors and Case Managers
HIV/AIDS Case Manager
HIV/AIDS Counselor
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