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Career Field: Human Services

Nature of Work
Employment Opportunities
Education & Training
Dartmouth Resources
Human Services Bibliography

Nature of Work

Career Information

National Organization for Human Services - defines Human Services, provides resources, and lists job opportunities.
Idealist.org - for those who want to make a difference in their community and in the world.
Corporation for National Service - provides opportunities for Americans to serve their communities and country through three programs: AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America and Senior Corps.
Human Services Career Network - career site devoted solely to Human Service, Social Service, and Non-Profit professionals.
US Department of Health & Human Services - principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
American Psychology Association - Information on careers and education in psychology.
Guide to Psychology Careers - Everything you need to know about starting a psychology career or a career in counseling.
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Social Work

Employment Opportunities

Sample Employers

Job & Internship Listings

Fellowships in Public Service - A great listing of post-grad International Fellowships, U.S. Fellowships, and Nonprofit Organizational Fellowships.
SocialService.com - Social service job listings and resumes from throughout the U.S.
Internships in Youth Development Agencies - Small job search site for those interested in working with youth.
Social Work & Service Jobs Online - Sponsored by the Career Services Office at George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University.
Social Work Search - Information and links to other web sites of interest to social workers and other helping professionals. Includes employment and job search information.

* Many professional associations (listed under "Nature of Work") offer job listings to their members. You have great opportunity to join with a reduced-rate student membership early-on in your job search!

Education & Training

Professional Associations

Psychology

American Psychological Association - The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States.
National Association of School Psychologists - Represents and supports school psychology to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.

Counseling & Therapy

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - The professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy facilitates research, theory development and education.
American Association for Pastoral Counselors - Pastoral Counseling is a unique form of psychotherapy which uses spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth.
American Counseling Association - ACA helps counseling professionals develop their skills and expand their knowledge base.
American Mental Health Counselors Association - The mission of AMHCA is to enhance the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development. Job listings included!
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association - ARCA is equally interest in eliminating environmental and attitudinal barriers so that more opportunities are available with regard to education, employment, and community activities to people with disabilities.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association - The largest, national membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists.
National Board for Certified Counselors - An independent not-for-profit credentialing body for counselors.

Art/Dance/Music Therapy

American Art Therapy Association - An organization of professionals dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life enhancing.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance - AAHPERD is an alliance of six national associations, six district associations, and a research consortium which support healthy lifestyles through high quality programs.
American Dance Therapy Association - Works to establish and maintain high standards of professional education and competence in the field of dance/movement therapy.
American Music Therapy Association, Inc. - The mission of the AMTA is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.

Social Work

National Association of Social Workers - NASW works to enhance professional growth and development, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
American Association of State Social Work Boards - ASWB develops and maintains the social work licensing examination used across the country, and is a central resource for information on the legal regulation of social work.
The New Social Worker Online - Links to various sites which include news, information, and job listings for social work.

Graduate Program Information

Council for Standards in Human Services Education - Committed to improving the quality, consistency, and relevance of human service education programs through national standards, and accreditation of human service degree programs, research, and publications.
American Psychological Association - Research Office and Education in Psychology - Educational, career, and salary data for psychologists.
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs - Directory of accredited graduate programs in counseling and other related educational programs.
Council on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification - Certification center for rehabilitation counseling.
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - Lists colleges and universities that offer therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy programs.
Approved Art Therapy Graduate Programs - Listing of graduate level programs that have applied for, and have received approval from AATA.
AMTA Music Therapy Education Programs - The Colleges and Universities listed on this site offer degree programs approved by the American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
ADTA Dance Therapy Education Programs - Approved graduate degree programs in dance/movement therapy.
Council on Social Work Education - Accredited programs, fellowships and scholarships.

Dartmouth Resources

Human Services Bibliography: A Sampling of Books in the Resource Library

Careers for Good Samaritans & Other Humanitarian Types: Discover career options in: social services; local, state, and federal government; health care; religious institutions; voluntary organizations and more.
Careers in Community Development: This resource describes the many different kinds of community development jobs available, ranging from community organizing, to financing housing and new businesses, to redeveloping brownfields.
Careers in Social Work: This practical reference provides basic information on becoming a social worker, including information on accredited social work programs at all levels, guidance on social work licensing regulations and procedures, fields and organizations that employ social workers, and applying for employment.
Days in the Lives of Social Workers: Professional social workers in 41 different settings share their experiences. It includes a listing of over 70 social work-related organizations and over 100 additional resources.
Helping Professions, The: This book includes separate chapters on nine major helping professions including "A day in the life" vignettes and a realistic picture of the challenges of each profession.