Title: Identify knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics of workers within the Personal Care Services career pathway.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

Identification should include

- conduct and training highly valued within the Personal Care Services career pathway
- career opportunities and compensation (e.g., community support specialist, direct support professional)
- a determination of skills, values, and interests that align with jobs in the Personal Care Services career pathway.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why are skilled personal care services professionals in high demand?

Communication

- What tools can be used to ensure accuracy of communication with diverse populations?

Leadership

- How can personal care services professionals work toward self-employment or ownership?

Management

- What types of professional credentials and organizations are available to those seeking employment in the Personal Care Services career pathway?