1. Teen Living 4.03 - 4.04 Practice Job Readiness Skills &
Career Opportunities in the Community & Family Services Field

2. Job Applications
The job applicant should answer every question HONESTLY
An application/resume for a teenager with no experience should focus on interests/abilities

3. After the Application
After submitting a job application, you should call and request further information or an interview

4. Job Interviews Practicing for interviews gives you self-confidence
A positive attitude gives a good impression

5. During an interview
Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor –good posture shows self-confidence!
Speak clearly
Your appearance should be neat to show self-respect

6. SCANS Skills
Broad academic and workplace skills developed by the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
Technology skills involve the use of computer applications

7. Careers in Community and Family Services

8. Community & Family Services Jobs
Social Workers – help clients who face a disability, life-threatening disease, inadequate housing, or unemployment.
Assist families that have serious domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse.
minimally requires a college degree

9. Community & Family Services Jobs
Teacher – also requires a bachelor’s degree
When preparing to work at a new childcare center, learn as much as you can about the center to prepare for the job

10. Community & Family Services Jobs
Substance Abuse Counselor – trained specifically to help people overcome drug/gambling or other addictions
The most challenging career choice for mental health counselors
Requires a master’s
degree in most states

11. Qualities Needed Flexibility
Usually low pay for the amount of responsibility that the job requires