Welcome To The Human Services Career Community!
Here you will find career-related information such as blogs, jobs, resources, courses, and events specific to Human Services topics to help you embrace your career and academic journey. You can explore SNHU’s Online Campus career resources all in one central space! You can search this page to find the information you need to make more meaningful and informed career decisions as you navigate your unique career goals!
What Can I Do With My Degree? Human Services
Welcome to the heart-centered and impactful world of human services, where compassion meets action in the pursuit of enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities. As a professional in the human services industry, you have the unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those facing various challenges, from social and emotional struggles to economic hardships. Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking for new avenues of support or a passionate individual eager to contribute to the betterment of society, this field offers a diverse array of fulfilling roles. From counseling and social work to community outreach and advocacy, the human services industry is dedicated to fostering resilience, empowerment, and social justice. Your journey toward a purposeful career that aligns with the values of empathy and support begins here. Embrace the opportunity to be a guiding force in uplifting the lives of others and shaping a more compassionate world through your work in human services.
Human Services students often focus on specific career-areas when exploring options, including:
- Behavioral Counseling/Therapy
- Case Management
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Social Services
- Criminal Justice / Corrections
- Child Welfare
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Gerontology
- Child Development
- Family Services
- Healthcare Services
- Business Services
Career Paths To Explore
- Community Health Worker: Public health professional who connects community members to health resources and education. Learn More
- Behavioral Therapist: Works with patients to help them manage or overcome mental health disorders. Learn MoreÂ
- Child Adoption Specialist: Serve as an intermediary between adoptive parents, birth parents, children and government agencies and provide counseling services as needed. Learn More
- Case Manager: Responsible for connecting clients to health care and other resources for their overall well-being. Learn MoreÂ
- Community Outreach Specialist: Responsible for educating communities about programs or resources that promote physical and mental well-being. Learn More
- Probation Officer: Works with individuals who violated the law to ensure they follow the rules and requirements of their probation sentence. Learn MoreÂ
- Child Welfare Specialist: Typically work for government agencies, though some may find employment at non-profit organizations or private foster care and adoption agencies. Learn More
- Substance Abuse Counselor: Treats patients with addictions. They meet with patients to assess their needs and develop plans to help them reach full recovery. Learn More Â
- Crisis Intervention Specialist: A mental health professional who treats patients facing crises. Learn More Â
- Social Worker: Responsible for providing support to struggling individuals or families. Learn More
- Family Therapist: Provides counseling services to families, married couples or individuals. Learn More
- Occupational Therapist: Works with patients who have disabilities, chronic illnesses or serious injuries. Learn More
Explore Careers By Major
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common jobs and career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
