Human Services Human services jobs are those that relate to families and human needs. Persons who work in human services provide a variety of social assistance to children, elderly people, people with disabilities, and others. The sector includes counseling, mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and customer service. Human services is growing fast. Jobs are projected to increase 5.5% each year between 2010 and 2020, making it the second-fastest growing sector during this period, just behind home healthcare services. Human services are growing fast because of the rising number of people 65 years and older, who are projected to increase from 40 million in 2010 to 55 million in 2020. Also, rising healthcare costs are expected to shift services from more costly hospitals and inpatient facilities to less costly individual and family service providers. Along with counseling and community services, human services include jobs related to personal care, such as aestheticians, cosmetologists, and personal trainers. These positions are expected to grow as fast as or faster than average, as most people require their services.
For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and psychology, along with social perceptiveness, active listening, and speaking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/ guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • • • • •
Child Development Cosmetology Education Professions English Math
(Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) Source: O*NET
Occupation
Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
$16,510 - $18,240 Postsecondary Vocational Award
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Interpreters and Translators Social and Human Service Assistants
$16,220 - $17,510 Postsecondary Vocational Award $22,800 - $35,200 On-the-Job or Community College Training $20,190 - $23,350
On-the-Job or Community College Training
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011
Program HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION Group Fitness Instructor Nutrition for Fitness and Wellness Personal Trainer Personal Training Specialist Recreation Management Strength, Nutrition and Personal Training Teaching, Healing, Meditation & Stress Management Yoga Instruction SOCIAL SERVICES Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II
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Program Social Services, continued Adolescent Development Adolescent Studies Adult Development and Aging Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Assisted-Living Caregiver Training Basic Behavioral Health Community Dental Health Coordination* Community Health Worker Credit Counseling: Customer Service Deaf Studies Family Development Family Life Education Family Support Gerontology Gerontology: Aging Services Management Gerontology: Eldercare Gerontology: Foundations *Also in Health Sciences
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Human Services Program Social Services, continued Gerontology: Generalist Gerontology: Program Development Developmental Disabilities Specialist Human Services-Unemployment Insurance: Customer Service Human Services-Assistance: Customer Service Human Services-Specialist: Customer Service Interpreter Preparation Parent Education
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Social Services, continued Professional Addictions Counseling Recovery Support
Rio Salado South Mountain
CONSUMER SERVICES Aesthetician Cosmetologist Mortuary Science
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