Identification should include
- behaviors and characteristics highly valued within the Family and Community Services career pathway, as well as knowledge of various services provided to families (e.g., financial assistance, services for an indigent population and for older adults)
- career opportunities and compensation (e.g., housing specialist, social worker, community service managers and directors)
- a determination of potential personality compatibility with jobs in the Family and Community Services career pathway.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are examples of vital family and community services?
Communication
- How do family and community service providers bridge language gaps?
Leadership
- How can family and community services professionals reach out to families who need assistance but do not know what services exist?
Management
- What types of professional credentials and organizations are available to those seeking employment in the Family and Community Services career pathway?