Careers for Human Development and Family Science
Below is a list of some actual career paths of people with a degree in HDFS.
Examples of student jobs and internships include:
A Kid Again - Intern
After School All Stars - Program Leader
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Mentor
BUCK-I-SERV - Alumni Outreach Coordinator
C’bus Parks and Rec - Program Facilitator
Camp Fire USA - Program Facilitator
Children's Hunger Alliance - AmeriCorps
City Kids Hilliard - Substitute Teacher
Communities in Schools - After School Asst
Health Science Scholars Prgm - Service Coord
Home Healthcare - Aide
Jump Start Sports - Program Director/Coach
Make-A- Wish - Intern
Nationwide Children’s Hospital-Child Life Intern
New Directions Career Center - Intern
Examples of employment within one year:
AmeriCorps - NRI Outreach Coordinator
Bellefaire JCB - Associate Teacher
Columbus State CC - Testing Assistant
Capital University - Admission Counselor
Directions Youth & Families – Prevention Spec
Easter Seals – Line Interventionist
Family Resource Center - Prevention Educator
First Time Learners Academy - School Secretary
Girl Scouts of America –Outreach Facilitator
Ohio HS Athletic Association - Basketball
Official
OSU - Catering Student Manager, Child Care
Teacher, IM Official, Med Center Volunteer,
Office Asst, Outreach Ambassador, Recreation
Instructor, Research Asst, Resident Advisor,
Teaching Asst, Telecounselor
The Hive - Brand Ambassador/Promo Model
Various Preschools – Asst. Teacher
Various Special Needs Orgs - ABA Therapist
Various Summer Camps – Camp Counselor
Wesley Glen - Diet Aide
YMCA - Gymnastics Instructor
Your Quest Corporate Wellness - Intern
Helping Hands Center – Special Needs Coord
Insight Global - Recruiter
Make-A-Wish - Wish Program Manager
New Parents Project - Research Assistant
OSU - Program Coord
Wexner Med Center- Family Support Coord
Various Childcare Centers, Preschools -Teacher
Professional positions after three to five years with Bachelor’s degree include:
Aerotek - Recruiter
Language Access Network - Project Manager
American Heritage Insurance – Marketing,
OSU – Talent Mgmt Assistant
Sales Administrator
Ranstad/Mergis Group - Recruiter
Applewood Centers - Treatment Specialist
The Sitter Connection, Ltd. - Owner
Atelier New York – Administrative Manager
Tiffin University - Admissions
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio - Educ Coord
Wethersfield Youth Services - Clinical Coord
Kelly Foods – Distribution Supervisor
With an advanced degree, some went on to:
Ashland University - Assistant Professor
Couple and Family Therapy Clinic - Therapist
IntelliSolve, Inc - Owner
Kidney Foundation – Regional Program Mgr
Montgomery County Ed Assoc - Organizer
National Educ Assoc - Campaigns and Elections
J Wyer, EHE Career Services
Ohio Childcare Resource Referral – Associate
OSU - Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor
RNR Consulting - Consultant
Success Academy Charter School–Program Mgr
Various School Districts – PK-3 and 4-9 Teacher
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Professions other than child or family services include:
Office Manager
Administrative Manager
Bank Management
Food Service, Restaurant Management
Recruiter, Staffing Coordinator
Social Media Manager
Financial Services Client Support Specialist
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative
Researcher
Retail Sales and Management
Medical Executive Assistant
Marketing Coordinator
Information about pay, job outlook, and work environment
Data for any of the following professional areas may be found at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ or by clicking
on the related hyperlink.
Camp or Recreation Supervisor
Probation and Corrections Officers
Childcare Center Director
Social and Community Service Managers
Childcare Worker
University Student Services
The HDFS degree develops skills that transfer to other professions as well. Some include:
Administrative Services Manager
Lodging Manager
Event Planner
Retail Store Manager
Financial Services
Sales Representative
Food Service Manager
Training Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Possible activities to enhance your hiring potential
Build a LinkedIn profile to 100%
Conduct research with a faculty mentor
Intern at a family social services facility
Join a professional association
Lead a related student organization
Learn a foreign language or study abroad
Master computer application skills
Minor in business, communications,
Read industry periodical for trends and legislative issues
Volunteer!
Visit the Related Links http://ehe.osu.edu/career-Srvcs./resources/related-links/ page of the College of
Education and Human Ecology Career Services web page for more information regarding Human
Development and Family Science, general career resources, and volunteer opportunities.
J Wyer, EHE Career Services
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