Information about these careers is based on national statistics, so salaries and opportunities may be different in your town. Clergy lead their congregations in worship services and administer various rites, such as baptisms, marriages and funerals. Requirements vary greatly, but many denominations strongly prefer a college degree followed by study at a theological school.
Job titles vary according to the employment setting and kinds of clients being served.
Examples include social service technician, case management aide, social assistant, resident counselor, alcoholism or drug abuse counselor , mental health technician, child abuse worker, community outreach worker and gerontology aide. The associate's degree is the beginning, with many certificate and associate's degree programs in human services or mental health offered by community colleges. Additional formal education is almost always required for career advancement. What children learn and experience during their early years can shape their views of themselves and the world and affect later success of failure in school work or their personal lives. Kindergarten and elementary teachers introduce children to numbers, language, science and social studies.