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.
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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 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, and Critical Thinking.
Career Examples
Social Worker, Counselor, Community Outreach, and Case Worker.
Industry Highlights
Helping others and making a positive impact on society.
Behavior Analyst
Community Health Improvement Coordinator | Mercy Health
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