Introduction I first became interested in human services when I was introduced to the community coordinator of George Washington community high school. I first met Ann Kreicker during my junior year of high school. She would come to our class and tell us to make sure we fill out our scholarships on time, file our FAFSA on time and to make sure we have so many volunteer hours in to qualify for the assistance we may need in school. I am hoping that with this career I will be given the opportunity to provide the assistance to others that I was provided in school. I will enjoy being able to help provide assistance to others in need and help them get to assistance they need. It is very important to understand what the client is in need of so there is a better understanding of what they need. The outlook on social and human …show more content…
Its required to complete a brief period of on-the-job training. A certificate or an associate’s degree in human services, gerontology or social or behavioral science is common for workers entering this occupation. Some employers prefer to hire workers who have additional education or experience. They are trained with a core set of skills. Since most workers work directly with a variety of people. Build¬ing relationships with clients involves listen¬ing to a client’s problems, needs, and concerns and communicating solutions. Backgrounds are different but personal experience is sometimes a motivator. Those without any postsecondary education, must undergo a period of on-the-job training. The most important skills needed for this career are communication skills, compassion, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, time-management skills. Theses skills will better help with the understanding in this
Learning this competency made me think about what makes a good human service professional and how I measured up. It caused me to look at my life and my experiences and realize how different things could have been for me if I were to have received certain services growing up. I have also learned from my class that all kinds of people from all walks of life, can find a place they are needed in human services.
I knew I loved to help others but it was not until I was an emerging adult that I knew what my calling was. My devotion to improve the quality of life for those who are disadvantaged is one of the reasons I have chosen to pursue a Master’s in Social Work. After obtaining my masters, I plan on diversifying my masters by getting licensed and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I would like to study social work because I feel it will lead me directly to one of the most emotionally fulfilling careers available, as well as giving me the chance to combine helping people 's mental well being with their physical
The Human Service field can be challenging to people at times and rewarding as well in other moments of one’s career. What is the Human Services field exactly? According to the National Organization for Human Services they report that “the field of Human Services is broadly defined, uniquely approaching the goal of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations” (NOHS, 2009).
Becoming a social worker is dependent on numerous factors, one of which being education. “A bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) degree is the most common minimum requirement to qualify for a job as a social worker, however, majors in psychology, sociology, and related fields may be sufficient to qualify for some entry-level job” (Chao & Orr, 162). Many people when pursuing the goals of being a social worker, however, are most interested in jobs in public agencies and/or having their own practices. “A master’s degree in social work (MSW) is necessary for positions in health and mental health settings and typically is required for certification for clinical work” (Chao & Orr, 162). One’s level of school is not the only thing employers are focusing on when looking to hire social workers. Along with one’s education, a social worker must have “a broad liberal arts base which includes a knowledge of the social sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, political science, and economics) to provide explanations about the nature of human society and the human condition” (Johnson, 48). There are many more skills that are just as essential, if not more beneficial, to the employer as well as client.
To begin, the Human Services career pathway includes many different occupations. For example, the Human Services speaker at the career fair, Mike Wieland, was a probation officer. As a probation officer, he would supervise offenders who are on probation. Another example is a psychologist, who is someone that gives people a safe environment to express their feelings and helps people with struggles or problems they are having. Most of the jobs relate to families and human needs like a social worker, hairdresser, etc. Some careers can have dangerous environments even in the Human Services career pathway and you may be somewhere that is unsafe or threatening. Examples of
My passion in life is to help the broken people that we encounter in everyday life, from those we interact with at work to those we see on the streets. God calls his children to help all people and lead them to him, reference Matthew 28:16-20. Ultimately, my dream is to work at a non-profit organization; where I will be interacting with people from all walks of life, some being in emergency situations. A Human Service Counseling degree will equip me with training that I need to properly and effectively help these individuals; and heal some of their spiritual
Human Services Careers involve a large range of jobs that vary in education requirements, job responsibilities, population served, and salary range. 5 human services career options will be discussed. This discussion will show the wide range of positions that are available within the human services field. Basic to specific qualifications, job responsibilities, and hiring outlook will be included to detail each career option. Careers in Human Services Career options in the human services field are many and widely vary not only in education requirement, job duties and salary, but also in the populations that are provided with services.
According to an Unknown author (Sept 17, 2013) “Social workers provide services to help people cope with and overcome challenges in their every life.” Some other careers that seem interesting and are related to social work are a counsellor and a youth worker. A counsellor is someone that helps people to discover their emotions and their feelings. They often do this by looking over past experiences. This is similar t...
If one chooses to work in this field, they will work closely with the client, to help them identify their problems, and create a plan of action to help the client solve their issues. Jobs in human services are separated into two different types: Those in which workers deal directly with each individual client and those in which workers provide administrative support for organizations that provides services to the community. Both types are essential for human service organizations to run smoothly and
These skills included having the ability to communicate well with their clients. Active listening is another skill that is very important. Social workers need to have ability to understand people’s reactions, and service orientation. Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgement and decision making and monitoring are amongst those essentials skills that all social workers should have ( carreeronestop.org nd ). Another important quality that is specifically important for child, family,and school social workers is the ability to feel empathy for their clients, interpersonal skills, and being patience (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics
My first opportunity to work in the social work field came as I gained employment with Tobias House Attendant Care. Working with a diverse group of men (18 – 72 years of age) as a personnel support worker. In the case of the young men (who were transitioning from Bloorview Children’s Hospital), my role was defined as a life skills coordinator and my job entailed teaching these men how to navigate self-directed care. This involved working with the young individuals on how to navigate a life with limited institutional support. This included (but not limited to) teachings around banking practices, hygiene, social interactions, support equipment maintenance, monthly budgeting and research into beneficial programs (education, grants, sources of income other than ODSP).
My interest persisted and grew as I began to see how my efforts had the ability to improve the lives of people around me. I first noticed this on a personal level as friends would come to me for advice or for me to listen to their struggles and provide comfort. No matter how mundane, horrific, unique, or common the story was, I listened to them in a genuine and non-judgmental manner. I truly enjoyed hearing people’s stories and providing comfort and advice when needed. These moments helped me realize the power of simply being there for someone, and it increased my interest of pursuing a career where I can support those who need it most. I want to become a social worker so I can provide direction to those who may not be able to get it from other sources, just like I have done for various people throughout my life.
It would allow me to help others while still being able to utilize my knowledge of business. While following this career would require that I return to school for my master’s, at least, the financial and professional benefits could potentially offset the time and monetary investment in my education. I particularly like that I could pursue employment with an organization as an in-house employee or I could work for or establish my own consulting firm, which could be a lucrative endeavor. Although I have, up until this point, believed that I would not fare well in human services, I believe that this is one specialty in which I could possibly
Helping people has always been a joyful part of my life. That’s the main thing that Human resources managers do in their occupation. With my listening skills, being able to converse with new people, and detail orientated skills I believe that this would be a good occupation for me.
One of the great advantages to a human service degree is its broad nature. While I know I am passionate about proactively helping people, the populations I want to help and the ways in which I want to provide service may change. It is also worth noting that different personalities can align with certain careers. I have found that my personality is a combination of social and artistic, with various bits of others. I think it is important to see that I does not fit into one box, and so a career path that is fixed in narrow line will not fit me. I think it is also important to be flexible and allow myself to grow and change and therefore change career paths if need