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Frequently Asked Questions
Students complete internships in a variety of agencies such as:
- Juvenile rehabilitation centers
- Correctional facilities
- Addiction and recovery services
- Headstarts
- Long term care facilities (social service and activity departments)
- Abuse shelters
- Group homes for various populations
- Schools and workshops for developmentally disabled
- Hospice programs
- Mental health centers and providers
What skills are necessary for one to successfully work in the human service career field?
- Interpersonal/relationship building skills
- communication skills
- basic problem solving skills
Written communication skills need to be highly polished as documentation and paperwork are completed daily. Most agencies are completing documentation on computers; therefore, computer skills are a necessity.
Most human service workers have a commitment to helping other human beings. They experience deep satisfaction in having opportunities to help create change in the lives of others. Work in this field is constantly changing, and never mundane. Many workers enjoy the fast paced nature of the work. Flexibility and organizational skills are vital.
Many workers in the field of social and human services report that stress levels are fairly high. Effective workers are excellent in managing time and multiple roles. Additionally, most in the field possess good interpersonal/communication skills, and are appropriately assertive. To be successful in this career you must be comfortable with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and who may be facing serious issues/challenges.
Graduates of Edison's HUS program are eligible to apply with the
Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board to become a state registered Social Work Assistants. Some agencies specifically seek potential employees who are registered. There are legal and ethical mandates that govern the supervision and scope of practice for SWAs
employed in Ohio, and it is essential that graduates know and adhere to the legal and ethical mandates. Further information is available from the Coordinator of Edison's Human Service Program or the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board in Columbus
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