Human Services: Careers

Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. Students, parents, and educators can use Career Clusters to help focus education plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, information on Community and Social Service Occupations.

Resources to aid in progress from student to employed social work professional.

From CareerOneStop (sponsored by the US Department of Labor), this site offers informational videos, job requirements and training stats, and career outlook forecasts.

The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) is a bipartisan, nonprofit membership organization representing state and local health and human service agencies through their top-level leadership.

The NAADAC represents the professional interests of addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada, and abroad.

Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

Our Mission: Strengthen the community of human services by:
-Expanding professional development opportunities.
-Promoting professional and organizational identity through certification.
-Enhancing internal and external communications.
-Advocating and implementing a social policy and agenda.
-Nurturing the financial sustainability and growth of the organization.