HN 499 BACHELOR’S CAPSTONE FOR HUMAN SERVICES Unit 9 Seminar

 Our last seminar together – no seminar for Unit 10  No graded assignments in Unit 10  Final reflections in the discussion board are encouraged and appreciated  Unit 9 Final Project due by midnight on tomorrow Announcements

Final Project Reminders  PLEASE get it turned in on time  See syllabus for special late policy  Read the project description carefully  Read the grading rubric carefully  SYNTHESIZE AND APPLY what you have learned throughout the course and throughout your program with Kaplan  Make sure you are very detailed and specific  Use adequate support

Final Project Questions Concerns?

Kaplan Graduation Center  Portal under University Info tab  Graduation General Information  Dates, cap & gown, honors, fees, requirements, FAQ, forms  Graduation Travel  Locations, lodging, attractions, parking, directions, airport shuttles  After Graduation  Alumni Association, certification and board exam information, graduation program archives

Career Services at Kaplan  Career Network website  KU Campus portal tab at top  Kaplan University Facebook page  Archived Career Services Webinars on a variety of topics - under the webinars tab  Monthly “live” Career Services online workshops/webinars  Access current calendar under the “What’s New” section on the KU Campus portal page or on the Career Resources website

Career Network at Kaplan  Podcasts  Contact a Career Specialist  Career Resource Library  Links to…  Job search websites  Career blogs  Career Fairs  Professional Associations  Career related documents

Career Services at Kaplan Step 1 - Plan Your Career  Complete Your Career Assessment (Focus 2 program) Step 2 - Develop Your Brand  Begin Writing Your Professional Resume (Optimal Resume)  Begin Writing Your General Cover Letter  Begin Developing Your Career Portfolio

Career Services at Kaplan Step 3 - Refine Your Brand  Finalize Your Resume  Practice Your Interviewing Techniques  Develop Your Networking Skills  Revisit and Update Your Career Portfolio Step 4 - Finalize Your Brand  Complete Your Career Portfolio  Build a Career Website to Assist You in the Job Application Process  Start Researching Companies  Search and Apply for Jobs

Possible Job Titles for HS Grads Case Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Social Service Liaison Residential Counselor Behavioral Management Aide Case Management Aide Eligibility Counselor Alcohol Counselor Adult Day Care Worker Drug Abuse Counselor Life Skills Instructor Client Advocate Neighborhood Worker Social Service Aide Group Activities Aide Social Service Technician Therapeutic Assistant Probation Officer Case Monitor Parole Officer Child Advocate Gerontology Aide Juvenile Court Liaison Home Health Aide Group Home Worker Child Abuse Worker Crisis Intervention Counselor Mental Health Aide Community Organizer Intake Interviewer Community Outreach Worker Social Work Assistant Community Action Worker Psychological Aide Halfway House Counselor Assistant Case Manager Rehabilitation Case Worker Residential Manager

Building Your Resume  Emphasize education  Emphasize electives in areas relevant to positions  Highlight class projects and research assignments  Attend and emphasize special programs and speaker series offered (Kaplan, SAMHSA, etc.)

Building Your Resume  Internships or part-time work  Volunteer/Community Service  Membership in clubs and/or professional organizations  Attending state or regional conferences or trainings  Seeking additional certifications or licensure

HS - Board Certified Practitioner  Allows human services practitioners to stand out as a part of a distinguished group known for their commitment to the field.  Newer certification so a lot of employers don’t know about it  Efforts of related professional organizations will raise awareness of the credential, and the value of hiring an applicant who holds this credential.  More certified professionals in the field = more recognition of certification

HS - Board Certified Practitioner Requirements  Passing score on national examination  $195 application fee  Technical Certificate5 years & 7,500 hours Associate3 years & 4,500 hours Bachelor's2 years & 3,000 hours Master's or Higher1 year & 1,500 hours

Where to Look for Opportunities  National Organization of Human Services National Organization of Human Services  Over 400 current job postings across the nation for all different levels & settings  Idealist.org Idealist.org  an Internet site comprised of 20,000 organizations in 153 countries with links to nonprofit jobs, internships, and volunteer positions.  Careersforgood.org Careersforgood.org  a list of National Human Service Assembly members, their websites, and if available their job websites

Where to Look for Opportunities  SocialService.com SocialService.com  job-search site for jobs in social work, social service, mental health, counseling, non-profit, etc.  City & State Government Agencies  Federal Government  Military bases  VA hospitals   Kaplan University Career Resources  Networking

Professional Organizations  Excellent source for information on career opportunities and options  Research, survey results on careers, salaries, and lots of other topics  Review job postings in field  Excellent way to network with other professionals in the field  Attend workshops and professional development  Scholarships, information, resources  Lower fees for students

Sample Professional Organizations  National Organization for Human Services   National Association of Social Workers   American Counseling Association   American Psychological Association   Association for Women in Psychology 

Sample Professional Organizations  Association of Black Psychologists   The Gerontological Association of America   American Public Human Services Association   National Council on Family Relations   Also by subfield (career counseling, school counseling)

Finding the Right Opportunities  Informational Interviews  Occupational Outlook Handbook  Focus 2 through Career Resources  Professional Organizations  Volunteer or Internship Roles  Job Shadowing  Research job openings

Other tips…  Target your resume – don’t have one general resume  Networking is still the #1 way to get a job – cultivate those relationships  Use job search resources that are specific for what you want (industry or geography) rather than using very broad, general tools  Be persistent, but professional  Remember searching for a job is a full- time job.

Questions?

Congratulations! For most of you this is your last term with Kaplan. Sincere congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for success in all of your future endeavors!