Careers In Community And Social Services
Those who have the compassion to help others can make a difference in a direct and personal way through a variety of career options in this category. Most of these career options allow individuals to make a positive impact on other people's lives by providing counseling and other support to people who need help. Counselors are trained to help specific populations such as those with addictions, mental health problems, marriage or family problems or who are children facing problems at school. Social Workers and Human Service Assistants receive an education which allows them to work with various types of populations.
Many of the positions in this category require completion of a master's degree program in a specific counseling area or in social work or theology. Human Service Assistants and Substance Abuse Counselors often need to earn only an associate's or bachelor's degree.
The community and social services jobs below are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Service Assistants | 344,000 | 23% | 31% | 52% | |
| Family And School Social Workers | 278,000 | 12% | 16% | 76% | |
| Educational Counselors | 251,000 | 14% | 16% | 75% | |
| Medical And Public Health Social Workers | 134,000 | 22% | 16% | 76% | |
| Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers | 127,000 | 20% | 16% | 76% | |
| Social Service Managers | 114,000 | 14% | 22% | 67% | |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 113,000 | 19% | 16% | 75% | |
| Mental Health Counselors | 107,000 | 24% | 16% | 75% | |
| Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors | 78,000 | 21% | 16% | 75% | |
| Health Educators | 63,000 | 18% | 31% | 52% | |
| Clergy | 43,000 | 13% | 16% | 74% | |
| Marriage And Family Therapists | 26,000 | 14% | 16% | 75% | |
| Religious Directors | 15,000 | 13% | 25% | 65% |
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