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Careers in human services [electronic book] / edited by Michael Shally-Jensen

Contributor(s): Shally-Jensen, Michael [editor].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Ipswich, Massachusetts ; Amenia, New York : Salem Press : Grey House Publishing, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Description: 1 online resource (371 pages) : illustrations, photographs.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781619257788; 9781619257795 (e-book).Subject(s): Human services -- Vocational guidance -- United States | Allied health personnel -- Vocational guidanceDDC classification: 361.002373 Online resources: E-book
List(s) this item appears in: Self-Care Collection
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This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

Understanding the wide variety of jobs in human services is important for anyone preparing for that career path. Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides human services students with the necessary insight into potential careers, and provides instruction on what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more.

This title features 25 occupations in human services, social, and educational services, including: Activities Therapist Career & Technical Education Teacher Childcare Worker Healthcare Social Worker Librarian Preschool Teacher and Secondary & Middle School Teacher Social Service Aide Speech & Language Therapist Plus much more!
Chapters provide an inside-look at the career options within a particular profession, including the Sphere of Work, A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, Employment Outlook, Business Contacts, and "What I Wish I Had Known" from Real Professionals.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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