By: Nakisha CrispPublic Speaking

Discuss why I have decided to enter this field

Fear about entering this field Discuss the qualities that a human service

worker should posses

1) Child Care WorkersEducation Level=> high school diploma or equivalentYearly Salary=> $19,3002) Health Educators- Education Level=> Bachelors Degree

Yearly Salary=> $45,8303) Home Health/Personal Aides- Education Level=> Less than

High school diploma Yearly Salary=> $20,1704) Mental Health Counselors- Education Level=> Master

Degree Yearly Salary=> $39,7105) Probation Officers- Education Level=> Bachelors Degree

Yearly Salary=> $47,2006) Rehabilitation Counselor- Education Level=> Master

Degree Yearly Salary=> $32,350

School and Career Counselors- Education Level=> Masters degree Yearly Service=> $53,380

Social and Community Managers- Education Level=> Bachelors degree Yearly Salary=> $57,950

Social Workers- Education Level= N/A Yearly Salary=> $42,480

Substance Abuse and behavioral counselors- Education Level=> high school diploma Yearly Salary=> $38,120

Human Service careers are expected to grow 28% faster than the average career.

New River Community Services- Provides case management services for people with mental disability and substance abuse issues.

New River Community Action- Provides service for low income families such as tax preparation, assistance with utility bills, temporary shelters etc.

Blue Ridge behavioral health- Provides case management services with people with substance and mental health issues.

Was ranked the 11th out of 30 agencies as the best place to work in 2010.

Headquarter is located in Washington D.C. Major Sub units are located in Maryland and

Georgia Nationwide includes Seattle Washington,

Dallas Texas, California, New York, Chicago.

Medical & Social Science Research Improves the use of new drugs and medical

devices Manages infectious disease prevention in

response programs Admisters Medicare and Medicaid Provides financial assistance and services to

low income families.

Psychiatrist Psychologist Mental & Family therapist Professional Counselors Social Workers Substance Abuse Counselors

State Agencies have medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursements and Virginia retirement plans.

Federal Agencies have tuition reimbursement, student loan pay offs, tuition forgiveness after 10 years of service.