Human Services
a generic term that describes a career field providing for the needs of people
human services
career path that involves understanding and meeting the needs of infants, toddlers, and young children
early childhood development
natural abilities
aptitudes
the highest degree a person can earn
doctorate degree
Careers in human services can be both challenging and __________
rewarding
means distribute
allocate
involves helping people budget, solve financial problems, and make good consumer decisions
consumer services
set ways of thinking or feeling about someone or something
attitudes
2 year degree earned through a community college
associate's degree
human service workers often work with diverse clients and develop meaningful _____________
relationships
Human service workers help to _________ and _________ problems
prevent and solve
relief workers, adult day care workers, social workers
family and community services
developed talents and abilities
skills
4 year degree earned through colleges and universities
bachelor's degree
In some human service careers, hours can be _________ and pay can be ___________
long and low
types of places that human service workers might work is
schools, hospitals, daycares, homes, offices, agencies
this career path frequently works with substance abuse, eating disorders, special needs, family relationships, and career and life counseling
counseling and mental health services
skills and abilities
competencies
involves working for a qualified professional to learn a skilled trade
apprenticeship
In many skilled human service careers, hours can be flexible and pay can be ___________with other professional career salaries.
competitive
To be in human services, you must enjoy working with _______________
people
careers include cosmetologists, massage therapists, funeral service workers, home care aides
personal care services
skills and abilities that are easily transferable from one job to another
portable
a course of study that prepares students for careers in specific trades and occupations that need skilled workers
career and technical program
human service workers deal with people in times of _________ and __________.
crisis and need