Examples of Occupations:
Counselor (Mental Health), Counselor (Rehabilitation), Director (Social Service), Lawyer, Social Worker
Examples of majors/programs of study:
Counseling (Mental Health, Rehabilitation, etc.), Law, Public Health, Social Work, Theology & Pastoral Studies
While it's important to know what kind of career you're interested in, it's also important to consider the skill level needed.
Community Services Profile
Xavier Flores is a social worker who looks after the welfare of children. His responsibilities include helping children and families solve or cope with personal or social problems such as poverty, homelessness or inadequate housing, serious illness, disabilities, substance abuse, unemployment, lack of job skills, financial mismanagement, unwanted pregnancy, or antisocial behavior. He develops plans to meet clients' needs and determine eligibility for assistance, funds, and services. He helps clients get services and records case progress. Through direct counseling and referral to other services, he helps clients to consider solutions or find other resources. He enjoys knowing that his work makes life better for others. He likes to find creative solutions that help others to get what they need. He dislikes the amount of paperwork he has to prepare each month and feels underpaid for the work he does.