Oshkosh Public Library

Principles of human services, by Sharleen L. Kato ; pedagogy developer, Michelle McCoy

eng

illustrations

index present

High school., Grades 9-12

non fiction

Principles of human services

1237695486

by Sharleen L. Kato ; pedagogy developer, Michelle McCoy

As the only text of its kind on the market, "Principles of Human Services" is an overview designed to help the human services workers of tomorrow explore the rewards and responsibilities of potential careers in a variety of human services. Coverage includes a comprehensive introduction to five human services pathways along with the rewards, demands, and trends associated with the various careers. The pathways include consumer services, personal care services, family and community services, counseling and mental health services, and early childhood development and services. Additionally, human services-related careers in food and nutrition, clothing, and housing and interior design are included. Throughout this text, students will examine all aspects of best practices vital to human services professions. They will develop an understanding of the aptitudes, attitudes, and skills; education and training; and specialized knowledge needed to succeed in a wide variety of human services careers. Likewise, students will also discover which careers are expected to experience growth in the future. "Principles of Human Services" is a contemporary approach to concepts important for success in today<U+0019>s human services workplace. As students prepare for college and a career in one of many human services, the knowledge and skills they gain from this text will help jump-start their future careers. -- From product's description

Chapter 1: An introduction to human services -- What is human services? -- The history of human services -- Current careers in Human services -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, and experience -- Common challenges and rewards -- Job Outlook for human services -- Chapter 2: The people business -- human development -- What every human needs -- How people meet their needs -- Chapter 3: What makes an effective human services worker? -- Decision-making skills -- Problem-solving skills -- Conflict resolution skills -- Collaboration and leadership skills -- Chapter 4: On the road to personal and professional success -- promote good personal health habits -- demonstrate characteristics of maturity -- Keep life in balance -- Chapter 5: Looking inward: Identifying your personal brand -- Starting a self-assessment -- Getting to know yourself -- Understanding your motivations -- Identifying your assets and skills -- Recognizing personal preferences -- Reflecting on life satisfaction -- Developing your brand -- Chapter 6: Looking outward: Connecting with Human services -- Researching human services careers -- Planning your future -- Chapter 7: Looking ahead: Preparing for workplace success -- Finding job openings -- Securing employment -- Starting a new job -- Leaving a job -- Chapter 8: Careers in Consumer services -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for consumer services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future trends -- Chapter 9: Counseling and mental health services -- Careers in counseling and mental health services -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for counseling and mental health services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future trends -- Chapter 10: Early childhood development and services -- Careers in early childhood development and services -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for early childhood development and services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future trends -- Chapter 11: Family and community services -- Careers in family and community services -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for family and community services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future trends -- Chapter 12: Personal care services -- Careers in personal care services -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for personal care services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future trends -- Chapter 13: Entrepreneurial careers in human services -- Careers in entrepreneurial human services -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for entrepreneurial human services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future trends -- Chapter 14: Food and Nutrition related human services -- Food and nutrition related career opportunities -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for food and nutrition related human services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future -- Chapter 15: Clothing related human services -- Clothing related career opportunities -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for clothing related human services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future -- Chapter 16: Housing related human services -- Housing related career opportunities -- Common aptitudes, attitudes, and skills -- Education, training, experience -- Specialized knowledge for housing related human services careers -- Rewards, demands, and future