human services

Provides information on careers in personal care and education that require only a high school diploma, discussing employers, working conditions, workplaces, training, and job-hunting tips for ten different jobs.

Surveys the history of the Department of Health and Human Services, describing its structure, function, and influence on American society.

Presents descriptions of jobs that involve helping others, including careers in social work, the Red Cross, and the Peace Corps.

Describes caregiving careers in seven settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health, provides advice for entering the broad caregiving field, and lists related organizations and further reading.

Provides an overview of the helping professions, discussing working conditions, training and skills, job outlook, and earnings, and features interviews with practicing professionals in a variety of fields in which they discuss the realities of their jobs.

Introduces the career of human services worker, providing information about educational requirements, duties, the workplace, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.

Text and color photos describe several community needs and wants, such as food, clean water, shelter, safety, and leadership, and explain how each is met.

Simple text and illustrations introduce people who work in a community. Includes puzzles, games, and fun facts.

A practical guide to careers in the field of public service including caseworker, military chaplain, therapist, Peace Corps recruiter, and medical assistant to the homeless.

Introduces various careers that involve helping people with problems, including jobs in health care, human services, and relief organizations.