Careers in Family Services
Alumni with a Family Services degree have pursued a wide range of careers. The major prepares students for a variety of careers in agency, community. or business settings within the human services field. Some careers require further education or certifications. Career settings have included:
- Child abuse prevention programs
- Family violence prevention/services
- Senior activity programs
- Long term care facilities
- Family life/parent education programs
- Student affairs in higher education
- Agencies serving children and adults with special needs
- Child and adolescent treatment facilities
- Adult day service programs
- Childcare programs
- Hospitals
Some specific jobs have included:
- Child Care Consultant
- Parent Educator
- Program/Activity Director
- Before/After School Programming Director
- Job Coach
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Home Visitor/Family Support Worker
- Homeless Shelter Advocate
- Assisted Living Associate Director
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Assistant
- Social Services Specialist
- Youth Services Worker
- Sexuality Educator
- Case Manager
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