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Human Services

You’ve likely heard of a company’s human resources department, or HR, but maybe not what it does, exactly. We’re here to help: People with HR careers often handle everything from counseling and employment and benefits programs to personal care, family support, mental health and more.

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Career Pathways

  • Consumer Services
  • Counseling and Mental Health Services
  • Early Childhood Development and Services
  • Family and Community Services
  • Personal Care Services

Common Majors To Study

  • Financial Planning and Services
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Clinical and Medical Social Work
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Parent Education Services
  • Cosmetology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Religious Studies

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

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Human Services

Massage Therapists

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

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Median Salary

55,310

Job Outlook

+18%
Human Services

Marriage and Family Therapists

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

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Median Salary

58,510

Job Outlook

+16%
Human Services

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

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Median Salary

46,480

Job Outlook

+14%
Human Services

Community Health Workers

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

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Median Salary

48,200

Job Outlook

+13%
Human Services

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

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Median Salary

34,250

Job Outlook

+12%
Human Services

Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

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Median Salary

43,200

Job Outlook

+10%
Human Services

Social and Community Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

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Median Salary

77,030

Job Outlook

+8%
Human Services

Social and Human Service Assistants

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

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Median Salary

41,410

Job Outlook

+8%
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Military Jobs in Action

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Jeff Saville
Commander | Navy
Chaplain
Working with people as a minister was a higher calling for Jeff, but he hoped to apply his skills beyond Sunday worship. He found the opportunity to do just that in the Military, which offered him a new, dynamic and constantly evolving role with a very mobile congregation.
Read Jeff’s Story

Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Human Services

Military Community Services Officers

Community services officers administer programs and offerings that aim to support and enhance the well-being of service members and their families. They oversee official programs and parades, as well as diverse ceremonial functions and military honors initiatives. They direct the operations of recreational programs and facilities, clubs, and libraries. These officers also supply personal assistance to military personnel and their families during times of crisis, including providing funeral support when casualties occur.

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Median Salary

140,821

Workforce Count

9,352
Human Services

Military Substance Abuse Caseworkers

Substance abuse caseworkers provide individual and group counseling, perform crisis intervention, and offer education and counseling related to substance abuse. They perform urinalysis screenings and conduct assessments and interviews. They develop treatment plans and provide assistance to leaders in addressing issues related to substance abuse. They prepare summary reports and maintain patient progress data, and are responsible for implementing prevention, outreach, and educational programs related to alcohol and drug abuse for members of the Military and their families.

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Human Services

Military Psychologists

Psychologists plan, direct, and administer programs that ensure delivery of effective mental health services to military personnel. They utilize psychological principles, theories, and techniques through direct patient care and consultation, as well as oversee educational programs related to the investigation, evaluation, and treatment of mental illness and behavioral disorders. They develop policies to promote mental health awareness and perform experiments to determine the effects of various environmental factors on human behavior, adjustment, and performance.

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Median Salary

98,203

Workforce Count

12,605
Human Services

Military Social Workers

Social workers apply knowledge and professional social work practices to provide effective mental health services to military personnel and their families. They are responsible for clinical counseling, consultation, critical event debriefings, and substance abuse interventions. They assess needs for social and psychological support in individuals, families, and groups, and they provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. They provide consultation to leading officials and they promote social work research, training, and internship programs.

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Median Salary

135,279

Workforce Count

504
Human Services

Military Mortuary Affairs Specialists

Mortuary affairs specialists assist personnel and their families during times of grief and sadness. They work in both combat and noncombat situations to search for, and identify, deceased personnel. They help with the inventory and safeguarding of personal effects and provide internment. These specialists also assist the next of kin and provide funeral services.

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Human Services

Military Chaplains

Military chaplains administer broad religious programs designed to meet the needs of the military community. They offer spiritual care and ensure all military members and their families have opportunities to exercise their constitutional entitlement to the free exercise of religion. They provide religious services, religious accommodation, pastoral care, unit engagement, and counseling to meet the diverse needs of military members.

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Median Salary

139,481

Workforce Count

1,062
Human Services

Military Religious Program Specialists

Religious program specialists assist military chaplains in building a culture of spiritual care and facilitating the free exercise of religion for military service members and their families. As experts in religious diversity, they conduct worship services, provide pastoral counseling, and offer crisis intervention. They also advise leaders at all levels on religious accommodation, ethical, and moral issues.

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Median Salary

139,481

Workforce Count

1,062
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