1. Career Advancement in Human Services

2. Managerial vs. Technical/Professional
Supervise and grow staff
Direct and lead organization
Budgetary decisions
Accountability
Technical/Professional
Focuses on their expertise
Working with client-customers
Refining their practice
Sharing their knowledge with colleagues
Advocate for client-customers

3. How to Climb the Human Services Career Ladder

4. Staying Current “Be a life-long-learner!”
Read professional publications
Join and participate in professional organizations
National Association of Social Workers
American Counseling Association
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
National Association for the Education of Young Children
American Journal of Family Therapy
Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal
Community Mental Health Journal
Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences
Journal of Consumer Affairs
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services
Journal of Counseling and Development

5. Education “Invest in yourself!”
Continuing education courses
Renews and earns licenses and certifications
Advanced degrees
Examples:
Masters in Social Work
Masters in School Counseling
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Masters in Business Administration- Human Resource Management
PhD in Psychology
PhD in Public Administration

6. Professional Networking “Meet and greet!”
Professional associations provide networking opportunities
Attend conferences
Take advantage of workplace opportunities that allow you interact with new people
Online networking platforms
Networking is a skill- practice, practice, practice!

7. Writing for Publication “Get your name out there!”
Validates content knowledge and expertise
Earns respect among colleagues and peers
Exercises and demonstrates technical writing skills
Increases awareness of you and your work

8. Advocacy “Show you care!”
Human services = helping professions
Advocate for client-customers
Demonstrates passion and commitment
Relies on communication and problem-solving skills