Human Services

The Human Services industry helps individuals and communities with various challenges like mental health, substance abuse, poverty, and homelessness through counseling, social work, and advocacy in settings such as nonprofits, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and community organizations.

Fun Facts

Diverse Jobs

Human services offers diverse career opportunities in social work, counseling, outreach, and advocacy.

Satisfaction

89% of upper-level professionals working in human service careers reported feeling satisfied or with their chosen profession.

Statistic provided by the American Psychological Association. Please visit our Reference page, located in the footer, for more information.

Direct Impact

Human service jobs provide vital support and foster growth through collaboration and advocacy for social justice.

Key Skills

Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Critical Thinking.

Career Examples

Social Worker, Counselor, Community Outreach, and Case Worker.

Industry Highlights

Helping others and making a positive impact on society.

General Resources

Kent ISD

Career & College Readiness

Knowitall

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Nearpod

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