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Profession: Mental Health & Social Services

Human Services Worker: Human Services Workers are case managers, group home managers, activities coordinators, counselors, and aides. Their clients might be people dealing with drug addiction, HIV/AIDS, joblessness, homelessness, mental illness, aging, or other challenging conditions. A common goal in human services is to help people deal effectively with their life situations, and to address systems in need of change or improvement. Often, it means working with other health professionals as part of a team serving the individual needs of each client.

Salary Range: $16,180 - $40,780

Salary Notes: Salaries in this field range from $16,180 - $40,780 a year. In Vermont, the mean annual salary is $31,370.

Where you can study:
Burlington College, Burlington, VT
College of Saint Joseph, Rutland, VT
Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, VT
Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, VT
Southern Vermont College, Bennington, VT
Springfield College School of Human Services, St. Johnsbury, VT
University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta, ME

Where you might work:
Community Health Centers - Group Homes - Hospitals - Nursing Homes - Private and Public Agencies - Schools -

Job Outlook: Projected to be among the fastest growing occupations, job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for applicants with appropriate postsecondary education.

Education, Licensing and Certification: Employers prefer an applicant with a minimum of an associate degree and some require a bachelor's degree.

Professional Organizations:
National Organization for Human Services 770-924-8899 www.nationalhumanservices.org