Title: Explore selected occupations in human services.
Course: Family and Human Services I (19999-I) > Section: Exploring Human Services Careers

Exploration should yield information on

- opportunities for employment, advancement, and entrepreneurial endeavors in the field, including trends (e.g., demographic changes, nursing shortage)
- education, training, and credential requirements
- potential disqualifiers (e.g., barrier crimes) for a human services career and how these are disclosed (e.g., background check, credit history, digital footprint).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors should one consider when deciding to further one’s education?
- What findings from one’s background check, credit history, or digital footprint might result in being disqualified from a position?

Communication

- How can schools partner with human services providers to create work-based learning opportunities in the local area?

Leadership

- What are the benefits of volunteer work in the human services field?

Management

- What human services credentials are sought after in your occupation of choice?
- What factors should be considered when seeking employment in human services?