For those who enjoy helping other people, a career in human services may be just right! This program explores a variety of occupations in early childhood care, counseling and mental health, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Viewers will learn the requirements to enter the field, along with job duties, important skill sets, and common challenges that might be encountered on the job. The video profiles Montessori teachers, family counselors, social services workers, the clergy, personal trainers, and sales consultants, giving aspiring students a good overview of this rewarding field.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 22, 2011. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Instructional materials available online.

Early Childhood Development & Services (3:01) -- Counseling and Mental Health Services (4:17) -- Family & Community Services (7:00) -- Personal Care Services (3:54) -- Consumer Services (4:11) -- Necessary Skills for Human Services Careers (1:35) -- Credits: 'Human Services Careers' (0:59).