1. Objective
Identify career opportunities in the Family and Community Services fields.

2. Careers In Family and Community Services
Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Geriatric Aide
Social Worker
Counseling Paraprofessional
Rehabilitation Counselor
Family Therapist
Careers In Family and Community Services
Caseworker Aide
Lobbyist
Who will you hire?
What will you do for a living?
Extention Agent
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Social Welfare Administrator
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3. Employment Opportunities
May work for health care or social service agency
May work for schools, businesses or the government
Some specialize in specific age groups (geriatrics, youth, etc)

4. Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Many counselors have their own private practice
Some lobbyists are self employed

5. Entry- Level Jobs With a high school diploma
Caseworker’s aide
Geriatric aide
Volunteer agencies
Requires OJT- On the Job Training
Often requires training workshops

6. Mid- Level Jobs
With an associate’s degree in Human Services Technology for instance
Coordinator of volunteer services
Counseling paraprofessional
Lobbyist

7. Professional – Level Jobs
With a Bachelor’s degree
Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
Extension agent
Rehabilitation counselor
Social worker
With an Advance Degree (master’s etc.)
Alcohol and drug abuse counselor
Family therapist
Social welfare administrator
Degrees may be in:
Social work
Youth Services
Family Studies
Family & Consumer Sciences

8. Personal Qualities Needed
Ability to understand human nature
True concern for people and their problems
Able to communicate with and relate to clients
Able to respect privacy of client records
Skill in guiding people and resources
Desire to be life-long learners
Objective
Flexible

9. Future Trends Expected to increase Some jobs in the area of research
Impact of technology of the family
Effects of technology on person’s development
Services for older adults and family members with disabilities are in demand
Services for immigrants in demand
Bilingual skills are an advantage
Demand strong for employment counselors
Unfortunately the pay does not always match the level of responsibility

10. Career Plan Take Family & Consumer Sciences courses in high school
Shadow a professional
Volunteer work

11. Careers In Family and Community Services
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Family Therapist
Extention Agent
Social Worker
Caseworker Aide
Careers In Family and Community Services
Lobbyist
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Geriatric Aide
Social Welfare Administrator
Counseling Paraprofessional