Learn about the Human Services and Resources Career Field

Overview

Do you like to speak in front of groups?
Are you able to work under pressure?
Do you like to help people?
Are you a good listener?
Do you usually win arguments?
Have you served as an officer of a club or organization?
Would you like to work in another country?
Do you like to visit bookstores?
Do friends come to you with their problems?
Is CSI one of your favorite TV programs?
Are you flexible and do you adapt quickly?
Do you prefer working with diverse groups of people?

In this career field you have four areas of focus.

Education and training
Government and public administration
Human services
Law, public safety, and security

In education and training you help young people and adults learn. You may teach in a classroom. You could provide training to employees in a business. In addition, you might support teachers in schools. You could be a counselor, librarian, or principal.

In law, public safety, and security you keep people safe. You might watch people who are in jail or prison. Or you might defend homes and businesses during fires. Another option is to enforce the law and look into crimes. You might protect buildings, people, and products. Or you might help people deal with laws.

You will find many chances to help people in human services. You could care for children. Or you might help people with problems. Another option is to take care of disabled people. Or you might help people look better. Or arrange a funeral. Another option is to help people with money problems.

In government and public administration you might work in many different places. You might work in your hometown for the city government. Or you might work for the State in Lincoln. Another option is to work for the Federal Government. Or you might live in another country and work at an embassy.