HUMAN SERVICES

Visualize yourself working directly with individuals and families in need, providing support, guidance, and resources to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Whether you dream of becoming a social worker, counselor, community organizer, champion, the human services field offers endless opportunities to make a meaningful difference and contribute to the well-being of society. In this dynamic and rewarding field, every day presents new opportunities to connect with people, make a difference, and create positive change.

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Questions
  • Do you like meeting new people?
  • Do you enjoy listening to others and offering support?
  • Do you enjoy making a positive impact in people's lives?
Career Pathways

The human services field has five general career pathways:

  • Consumer Services: Individuals who assist people with a variety of activities, such as getting a loan.
  • Counseling and Mental Health Services: Individuals who help people with personal, family or mental health problems.
  • Early Childhood Development and Services: Individuals who care for children.
  • Family and Community Services: Individuals who help people overcome challenges such as homelessness.
  • Personal Care Services: Individuals who help improve the physical appearance of others.
What It Takes
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Communication Skills
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Organized and Detail-Oriented
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Dependability
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Customer Service Skills
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Empathy
Education-Career-Income: Human Services
occupation
required education
Salary Range
Social and Community Service Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$46,050 - $88,459
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Bachelor's Degree
$35,132 - $57,294
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Bachelor's Degree
$32,570 - $54,998
Social Workers, All Other
Bachelor's Degree
$37,806 - $65,088
Health Education Specialists
Bachelor's Degree
$34,258 - $72,274
Community Health Workers
Bachelor's Degree
$32,536 - $55,308
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Bachelor's Degree
$29,060 - $70,748
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Bachelor's Degree
$30,902 - $65,465
Funeral Director
Associate Degree
$48,910 - $74,880
Massage Therapist
Certificate
$44,050 - $58,680
Fitness Trainer
Certificate
$24,960 - $49,230
Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist
Certificate
$32,990 - $47,310
Barber
Certificate
$30,120 - $54,320
Manicurist
Certificate
$28,970- $38,260
Cosmetologist
Certificate
$26,680 - $44,160
Nanny
High School
$24,960 - $28,700
Source: 2024 Florida CareerSource
For more information, visit Florida Department of Education CTE Frameworks