Human Services
listed below are 25 careers you might consider in the Human services cluster. These are not all the career options in the cluster—they are just a sampling showing the variety of occupations available to you at different education levels.
Turn to the “online Info” on the inside back cover to research all career options in the cluster of your choice and decide on the ones that best fit your talents and ambitions. Here’s an explanation of the kind of information presented in each column.
EDuCAtIoN: This is the minimum preferred level of educational attainment for people working in the career in the united states. JoB
This can range from short-term on-the-job training to a doctoral degree taking several years of college. DESCRIPtIoN:
These are brief
EDuCAtIoN LEvELS: The color bars show the mix of education levels attained by people actually working
High School Some College College or Better descriptions of
in the profession in Texas (see bars at right). If a bar features mostly one color, that means that level of
education is likely the one you’ll need to reach to work in the profession. look at clinical, counseling, and school
percentage of percentage of percentage of
each career from
psychologist, for example, and you’ll see that nearly everyone in the field has a college degree or better. If the
people in the people in the people in the
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occupation occupation profession (online.onetcenter.org).
three colors in the bar are roughly equal in size, that means that there are opportunities in the profession for
who have who have who have a
people of all education levels. for example, about 32 percent of the people working as residential advisor have
at most high some four-year college
a high school diploma, while 43 percent have some college, and 25 percent have four-year degrees or better. school diplomas college degree or better
SoC occupation Growth openings Wages Education Education Levels Job Description
21-2011 Clergy 17.0% 1,315 $37,815 first professional degree
conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. provide spiritual and moral
guidance and assistance to members of the congregation.
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologist 25.8% 285 $53,317 doctoral degree
diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. may
design and implement behavior modification programs.
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapist 37.5% 25 $52,728 master’s degree diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems.
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social worker 26.2% 180 $32,517 master’s degree
assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. activities may include
individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
21-1014 Mental Health Counselor 22.9% 110 $36,978 master’s degree
counsel with emphasis on prevention. work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. may help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse;
family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor 21.3% 135 $28,394 master’s degree
counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. may counsel individuals, families, or groups or
engage in prevention programs.
21-1015 rehabilitation Counselor 19.1% 185 $29,438 master’s degree
counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects,
illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities.
11-9031 Education Administrator, Preschool and Child-Care Center 33.6% 375 $33,570 bachelor’s degree plus experience plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and child-care centers or programs.
11-2022 Sales Manager 29.8% 1,140 $93,178 bachelor’s degree plus experience
direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
establish training programs for sales representatives.
11-3031 Financial Manager 19.4% 1,190 $89,572 bachelor’s degree plus experience plan, direct, and coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisor 28.7% 340 $81,619 bachelor’s degree advise clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate.
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social worker 32.8% 305 $39,924 bachelor’s degree
provide persons or families with the psychological and social support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as alzheimer’s, cancer, or aIds.
services include providing counseling for geriatric patients, advising family caregivers, and making necessary referrals for other social services.
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social worker 27.6% 480 $33,058 bachelor’s degree
provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family’s well-being and the
academic functioning of children.
21-1092 Correctional Treatment Specialist and Probation Officer 19.3% 210 $33,127 bachelor’s degree
provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. make recommendations for actions involving formulation of
rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
29-1031 Dietitian/Nutritionist 23.5% 125 $45,789 bachelor’s degree
plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. may supervise activities of a department providing
quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
21-2021 Director, religious Activities and Education 25.0% 380 $26,672 bachelor’s degree
direct and coordinate activities of a denominational group to meet religious needs of students. plan, direct, or coordinate church school programs designed to promote
religious education among church membership. may provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
25-2011 Preschool Teacher 38.1% 1,900 $23,152 postsecondary award
Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, child-care
center, or other child development facility.
39-5092 Manicurist and Pedicurist 16.9% 160 $17,393 postsecondary award clean and shape customer’s fingernails and toenails. may polish or decorate nails.
29-5094 Skin Care Specialist 13.0% 35 $29,682 postsecondary award provide skin care treatments to face and body to enhance an individual’s appearance.
21-1093 Social and Human Services Assistant 28.7% 790 $18,496 moderate-term on-the-job training
assist professionals from a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, to provide client services, as well as support for families. may assist
clients in identifying available benefits and social and community services and help clients obtain them.
41-4012
Sales representative, wholesale and Manufacturing, except
Technical Products
18.2% 4,540 $52,010 moderate-term on-the-job training sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
39-9041 residential Advisor 28.6% 175 $20,428 moderate-term on-the-job training
coordinate activities for residents of boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, college dormitories, or similar establishments. order supplies and determine need
for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. may maintain household records and assign rooms. may refer residents to counseling resources if needed.
29-2051 Dietetic Technician 27.6% 60 $24,464 moderate-term on-the-job training
assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines,
teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aide 41.8% 5,905 $13,477 short-term on-the-job training
assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person’s home or in a daytime nonresidential facility. duties performed at a place of residence may include
keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals.
39-9011 Child-Care worker 20.8% 6,770 $15,078 short-term on-the-job training
attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child-care institutions. perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, and bathing children, and
overseeing play.
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