Principles of Human Services What will we cover in this class?

Personal Characteristics for Success Communication skills Decision-making skills Problem-solving skills Conflict resolution skills Collaboration and leadership skills

Professional Success Good personal health habits Characteristics of maturity Keeping life in balance Finding jobs Securing employment Starting a new job Leaving a job

Consumer Services Careers Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Consumer advocacy, financial services, customer service, buying Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Consumer rights and responsibilities Buying techniques Managing finances

Counseling and Mental Health Services Careers Counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, child life specialists Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Understanding individual and family life cycles Recognizing family-life crises

Early Childhood Development and Services Careers Child care worker, preschool teacher and teacher assistants, program directors, parent educators Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Recognizing developmental milestones Providing developmentally appropriate activities Guiding children’s behaviors Creating a safe environment Protecting children from neglect and abuse

Family and Community Services Careers Social and human services assistants, community health workers, emergency and relief workers, caseworkers, social workers, coordinators and directors Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Understanding family and group dynamics Finding community resources for clients Shaping policies that concern families

Personal Care Services Careers Cosmetologists, massage therapists, personal and home care aides, funeral service workers Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Demonstrating good customer service Creating and protecting client records Using technology to provide good personal care services Understanding special needs in older adult care

Food and Nutrition Careers Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Food and beverage service workers, dietitians and nutritionists, registered dietetic technicians, nutrition educators, food scientists, entrepreneurial opportunities Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Eating healthy across the life cycle Maintaining physical health Preparing healthy meals

Clothing Careers Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Textile industry, apparel design and production, retail marketing and promotion, retail management, fashion forecasting Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Identifying factors that influence apparel selection Selecting clothing across the life cycle Caring for clothing Using apparel construction tools and equipment Making simple repairs Making simple alterations

Housing Careers Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Housing specialists, real estate brokers and sales agents, property managers, home furnishings sales and marketing staff, designers Aptitudes, attitudes and skills Education, training, and experience Meeting needs through housing Keeping the home safe and clean Using the elements of design Using the principles of design Identifying factors that influence interior design trends