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"Human services is an interdisciplinary field of study with the objective of meeting human needs through an applied knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations."[1]
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History- United States
"It was proposed that the reduction of the monopolistic control of professionals could result individual of knowledge and would lead to professionals advocating on behalf of clients and communities against professional establishments."
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Academic Programs- Development
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Current Programs
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Employment outlook:
"There will also be excellent job opportunities for individuals with post-secondary degrees."
Update: There are several different occupations for individuals with post-secondary degrees. Specialization is crucial when applying for a human service career because many different job occupations and skills fall under the broad scope of human services, especially if said job is related to social work. This is because many different types of people require different types of aid.[3] For example, a child would need special attention compared to an adult- and would visit a professional who has trained directly with younger people. Furthermore, an alcoholic or addict would specifically need a professional rehabilitation counselor. On the other hand, a victim of a natural disaster would need a crisis support worker for immediate assistance. Other examples of human service jobs include but are not limited to; criminology, community service, housing, health, therapy, and sociology.[1]
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Professional organizations:
"There are several different professional human services organizations for professionals, educators, and students to join across North America."[1][4]
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Tools and Methods
There are numerous different tools and methods used in human services. For example, qualitative and quantitative surveys are administered to define community problems that need addressing. These surveys can narrow down what service is needed, who would receive it, for how long, and where the problem is concentrated. Additional necessary skills include strong communication and professional coordination- since networking is crucial for obtaining and transporting resources to areas of need. Lack of these skills could lead to dangerous consequences as a communities needs are not adequately met.[5] Furthermore, research is a key component to the successful conduct of human service. Both theoretical and empirical research is required if one is to pursue a career in human services because being uninformed can leave communities in confusion and disarray- thus perpetuating the problem that was supposed to be resolved. In relation to social work, a professional must be unbiased and patient because they will be closely working with a vast and diverse population who are often in extremely dire situations. Allowing one's personal beliefs to bleed into their human service profession could negatively impact the quality of and or limit the scope of potential outreach.[3]
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- ^ a b c d "Human Services Career Overview - Human Services EduHuman Services Edu". Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ Grant, Gerald; Riesman, David (1978). The perpetual dream : reform and experiment in the American college. Internet Archive. Chicago : University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-30605-6.
- ^ a b c Neil, Thompson (2000-05-01). Theory And Practice In Human Services. McGraw-Hill Education (UK). ISBN 978-0-335-20425-0.
- ^ a b "Home". www.nationalhumanservices.org. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ a b Monette, Duane R.; Sullivan, Thomas J.; DeJong, Cornell R. (2013-03-08). Applied Social Research: A Tool for the Human Services. Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-285-60572-2.