Category: Social Services

Career description: Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage workers who provide social services to the public. What it’s like: Common duties: Work with community members and other stakeholders to identify necessary programs and services Oversee administrative aspects of programs to meet the objectives of the […]

Career description: Correctional officers are a vital part of the criminal justice system. They enforce rules that help prevent inmates from harming themselves or others. Organizations across all levels of government employ correctional officers. Cities and counties operate jails that house individuals awaiting trial and serving short sentences. States and the federal government employ correctional officers to work […]

Career description: A social worker helps people cope with the challenges they are facing in their lives. Some, called clinical social workers, are therapists who diagnose and then treat individuals who have mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders. What it’s like: Common duties: Providing mental health counseling to individuals, groups or families—if one is a clinical social worker Conducting initial […]

Career description: A mental health counselor helps people cope with emotional, mental, and sometimes dependency disorders. Their clients might be struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, marital and family problems, difficulties caused by aging, or they could be dealing with stress and anxiety. What it’s like: Common duties: Provide various outpatient mental health services with […]

Career description: Probation officers assist in the rehabilitation of people in custody, on probation, or on parole. They evaluate the needs of the law offenders in their care and create treatment plans to help them progress and prepare for life after probation. These professionals offer a variety of social services, such as educational resources, career […]

Career description: Marriage and family therapists offer guidance to couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Many therapists approach their work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths. What it’s like: Common duties: Observe how people […]

Career description: Health educators teach individuals and communities how to live healthier lifestyles. They instruct them on nutrition and the avoidance of unhealthy activities like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. A health educator’s goal is to provide people with tools that allow them to avoid developing life-threatening health issues. What it’s like: Common duties: Provide health […]