Title: Research the rewards and benefits of a career in human services.
Course: Family and Human Services I (19999-I) > Section: Exploring Careers in the Field of Family and Human Services

Research should include the following:

- Intrinsic rewards (e.g., making a difference in the lives of individuals and their families, being a change agent, personal growth and accomplishment)
- Extrinsic rewards (e.g., diverse career opportunities, career growth and promotion)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards?
- What influence does a human service provider have in the lives of his/her clients?
- How do intrinsic and extrinsic rewards relate to an interpersonal field such as human services?

Communication

- What are the benefits of positive professional-client relationships?
- What is the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and job performance?

Leadership

- What goals could be set to self-motivate?
- How can intrinsic rewards be measured?
- What is the importance of creating career goals?

Management

- Can management be trained to incorporate intrinsic motivation into the workplace? Why or why not?
- How can being motivated by rewards create a positive work environment?