Title: Research the rewards and benefits of a career in human services.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

Research should include

- intrinsic rewards (e.g., making a difference in the lives of individuals and their families, being a change agent)
- extrinsic rewards (e.g., diverse career opportunities)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the rewards and benefits of a career in human services?
- What are some skills that are essential for a human services professional to be successful?
- Why is it important for human services professionals to be aware of the needs of a diverse population?

Communication

- What characteristics and skills help human services professionals relate to diverse populations?
- Why is confidentiality vitally important in the field of human services?
- What is the importance of clear communication for human services professionals?

Leadership

- How do leadership skills affect career advancement?
- Why is it important to have a strong work ethic and commitment as a human services professional?

Management

- Why are the certain behaviors and characteristics beneficial to an employee in a human services career?
- What criteria could be used to evaluate the skills of a human services professional?