Community and Social Service Occupations
OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2010 MEDIAN PAY | |
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Health Educators |
Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop programs and materials to encourage people to make healthy decisions. |
Bachelor’s degree | $45,830 | |
Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists |
Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists help people manage or overcome mental and emotional disorders and problems with their family and relationships. They listen to clients and ask questions to help the clients understand their problems and develop strategies to improve their lives. |
Master’s degree | $39,710 | |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work with and monitor offenders to prevent them from committing new crimes. |
Bachelor’s degree | $47,200 | |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
Rehabilitation counselors help people with emotional and physical disabilities live independently. They help their clients overcome personal, social, and professional effects of disabilities as they relate to employment or independent living. |
Master’s degree | $32,350 | |
School and Career Counselors |
School counselors help students develop social skills and succeed in school. Career counselors assist people with the process of making career decisions by helping them choose a career or educational program. |
Master’s degree | $53,380 | |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
Social and human service assistants help people get through difficult times or get additional support. They help other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $28,200 | |
Social Workers |
There are two main types of social workers: direct-service social workers, who help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives, and clinical social workers, who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues. |
See How to Become One | $42,480 | |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors advise people who have alcoholism or other types of addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. They provide treatment and support to help the client recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $38,120 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012