Make a Difference
Learn more about people, families, and their roles in society. Study social policies and programs to see how you can make a difference. Human and Family Services can lead you to a meaningful career helping individuals and families thrive.
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Career Opportunities
The job market for social and human service assistants is expected to grow by 16% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than most jobs. There will be more opportunities in senior care and nonprofits.
These a few of the career pathways available to you in human and family services:
- Youth Worker
- Residential Counselor
- Case Manager
- Alcohol Counselor
- Drug Abuse Counselor
- Halfway House Counselor
- Parole Officer
- Special Needs Care
- Home Health Worker
- Child Advocate
- Mental Health Counselor
- Behavioral Management Assistant
- Adult Day Care Worker
- Life Skills Instructor
- Neighborhood Worker
- Group Activities Aide
- Juvenile Court Liaison
- Crisis Intervention Counselor
- Community Outreach Worker