Intro to HSS
A student sees a family struggling to find food, housing, and other resources. Which field could help connect the family with support?
A. Human & Social Services
B. Engineering
C. Computer Science
D. Architecture
A. Human & Social Services
A field that uses knowledge from several different areas is called:
A. Interdisciplinary
B. Independent
C. Competitive
D. Specialized
A. Interdisciplinary
Which of these could be a Human & Social Services career?
A. Social worker
B. Rocket scientist
C. Professional athlete
D. Architect
A. Social worker
Which could be a reward of working in Human & Social Services?
A. Helping others
B. Never having responsibilities
C. Never working with people
D. Having no challenges
A. Helping others
Not every person who supports Human & Social Services works directly with clients. What is one reason behind-the-scenes workers are important?
A. They help make sure services can operate effectively
B. They don't contribute to the organization
C. They replace all direct-care workers
D. They only work when there is an emergency
A. They help make sure services can operate effectively
Human & Social Services focuses mainly on helping:
A. Machines and computers
B. Individuals, families, and communities
C. Businesses make money
D. Animals in zoos
B. Individuals, families, and communities
Which subject could be useful to someone working in Human & Social Services?
A. Psychology
B. Social sciences
C. Communication
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
When researching an HSS career, which information would be most useful?
A. Education requirements
B. Favorite food of people in the career
C. Favorite movie
D. Shoe size
A. Education requirements
Why might someone choose an HSS career?
A. They want to make a positive difference in people's lives
B. They don't like communicating with people
C. They want to avoid responsibility
D. They never want to help others
A. They want to make a positive difference in people's lives
A person works in an HSS organization and helps schedule appointments and organize records. How might this person support clients?
A. They help the organization stay organized and provide services efficiently
B. They diagnose patients
C. They provide medical treatment
D. They make every decision for clients
A. They help the organization stay organized and provide services efficiently
Which situation is the BEST example of Human & Social Services in action?
A. Helping a person find community resources
B. Designing a new video game
C. Building a bridge
D. Repairing a car
A. Helping a person find community resources
Why is psychology useful in Human & Social Services?
A. It can help professionals understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
B. It teaches professionals how to build houses
C. It replaces every other subject
D. It only focuses on physical health
A. It can help professionals understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
A student is interested in becoming a social worker. What should they research first?
A. Education and training requirements
B. Their favorite sports team
C. The most popular video game
D. The color of the worker's uniform
A. Education and training requirements
Which could be a challenge of an HSS career?
A. Working with people who are experiencing difficult situations
B. Helping people reach their goals
C. Making a positive difference
D. Connecting people with resources
A. Working with people who are experiencing difficult situations
Which job might support an HSS organization without working directly with clients all day?
A. Administrative assistant
B. Program coordinator
C. Office manager
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Why might a community need Human & Social Services?
A. People and families can experience challenges that require support
B. Everyone in a community has the same needs
C. HSS prevents every problem from happening
D. HSS only helps people who are employed
A. People and families can experience challenges that require support
A client is experiencing financial, emotional, and family challenges. Why might several professionals or areas of knowledge be involved?
A. One person can never receive help
B. Different areas of expertise can address different needs
C. HSS professionals don't communicate
D. Every client needs the exact same service
B. Different areas of expertise can address different needs
Why would someone research the job outlook for an HSS career?
A. To learn about employment opportunities and future demand
B. To find out what people wear to work
C. To find out how difficult high school is
D. To choose a college mascot
A. To learn about employment opportunities and future demand
A student says, "HSS careers must be easy because you're just helping people." What is the BEST response?
A. HSS careers can involve difficult situations and require important skills
B. They are always easy
C. HSS workers don't have responsibilities
D. Anyone can do every HSS job without training
A. HSS careers can involve difficult situations and require important skills
A community organization has excellent programs but poor organization and scheduling. What could happen?
A. Services may become harder for people to access
B. The programs will automatically become better
C. Clients will no longer need help
D. The organization will not need employees
A. Services may become harder for people to access
A person is struggling with several challenges and doesn't know where to find help. What is one important role of an HSS professional?
A. Ignore the situation
B. Connect the person with appropriate resources and support
C. Make every decision for the person
D. Tell the person to solve the problem alone
B. Connect the person with appropriate resources and support
A human services professional uses psychology, communication, sociology, and other areas of knowledge to help a client. What does this demonstrate?
A. An interdisciplinary approach
B. A single-career approach
C. A business approach
D. A competitive approach
A. An interdisciplinary approach
Two HSS careers interest a student. What would be the BEST way to compare them?
A. Choose the career with the coolest name
B. Compare education, responsibilities, work environment, and job outlook
C. Choose the one their friend likes
D. Pick the career that requires the least effort
B. Compare education, responsibilities, work environment, and job outlook
Why can an HSS career be both challenging and rewarding?
A. Professionals may face difficult situations but can make a meaningful difference in people's lives
B. The work never involves difficult situations
C. HSS workers never interact with people
D. The jobs have no responsibilities
A. Professionals may face difficult situations but can make a meaningful difference in people's lives
Why are behind-the-scenes roles important to Human & Social Services?
A. They help organizations operate, organize resources, and provide services to people who need them
B. They are more important than direct-service workers
C. They have nothing to do with helping people
D. They only work with computers
A. They help organizations operate, organize resources, and provide services to people who need them