Human Services Career Planner
Why wait until graduation to start your career in human services?
Find out how LSI can help, wherever you are on your journey to building your dream career!
Getting a part-time job in your field can count as valuable work experience by the time you receive your diploma, and the right job could earn you a higher paying position in several of our services!
Select the phase of life that best fits you. For more details on LSI’s services, visit the Our Services section.
Pre-Graduation
Associate/Bachelor's
Master's
Accepted Education
Pre-Graduation
Behavioral Health Intervention Services/Community Programs
- Gain work experience with LSI as a:
- Direct Support Professional in Services for People with Disabilities
- Intern with any of the following programs:
- Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)
- Mental Health Services
- Child Welfare
- Disabilities
- Early Childhood
- Social Work
Mental Health
- Intern with any of the following programs:
- Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)
- Mental Health Services
Foster Care and Adoption
- Intern with any of the following programs:
- Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)
- Foster Care and Adoption
- Volunteer with an agency that provides foster care and adoption services or support
Early Childhood
- Gain work experience with LSI as a:
- Direct Support Professional or Respite Provider focusing on children in Services for People with Disabilities
- Internship with Early Childhood or home visitation programs
- Intern with any of the following programs:
- Early Childhood or People Place
- Services for People with Disabilities
- Foster Care and Adoption
- Gain experience in an AmeriCorps role or an after school program focused on child development
Services for People with Disabilities
- Gain work experience with LSI as a:
- Direct Support Professional or Respite Provider in Services for People with Disabilities
- Gain work experience in the following additional areas:
- Paraprofessional
- Intern in Services for People with Disabilities; internship experience will be counted towards education requirements
Immigrant and Refugee Community Services
- Intern or Volunteer with Immigrant and Refugee Community Services or an agency that provides services to refugees
- Gain experience in an AmeriCorps role with Immigrant and Refugee Community Services
- Gain work experience at LSI as a:
- Interpreter or Child Care Associate with Immigrant and Refugee Community Services
Associate/Bachelor's
Behavioral Health Intervention Services/Community Programs
- BHIS Worker
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field with child mental health training provided upon hire
- Caseworker
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field and one to two years of human services experience
MENTAL HEALTH
- Master of Social Work Internship
- Students pursuing their Master of Social Work (MSW) or a related field can complete their practicum of internship placement with LSI’s clinical team
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION
- Support Caseworker
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work OR
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field and two years of experience in child welfare services
- Foster and Adoptive Family Home Study Worker
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work OR
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field and two years of experience in child welfare services
EARLY CHILDHOOD
- Family Support Worker I
- High school diploma or GED with experience in working with or providing services to children and families
- Family Support Worker II
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field and two years of experience providing services to children and families
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
- Site Team Leader
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field
- Associate’s degree in an accepted field and two years of qualifying full-time experience
- Caseworker
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field
- Program Supervisor
- Bachelor’s degree in an accepted field and two years of qualifying full-time experience
Immigrant and Refugee Community Services
- Caseworker roles
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of qualifying experience
- Specialist-level roles
- Associate’s degree in a related field and three years of qualifying experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one to two years of qualifying experience
- Supervisor-level roles
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of qualifying experience
Master's
MENTAL HEALTH
- Therapist-Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA)
- Master’s of Social Work or a related field and possess temporary or full State of Iowa licensure (LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LISW)
- LSI provides clinical supervision for temporary licensed Therapists
IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Services
- Therapist-Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA)
- Master’s of Social Work or a related field and possess temporary or full State of Iowa licensure (LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LISW)
- LSI provides clinical supervision for temporary licensed therapists
- Therapist-Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA)
Accepted Education
Behavioral Health Intervention Services/Community Programs
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling
- Social Sciences (Central College only)
- Sociology
- Criminology (UNI only)
- Family Therapy
- School Counseling (Master’s degree)
- Behavioral Sciences
- Education
Bachelor’s degrees in a field not accepted may qualify for LSI’s BHIS Worker position by completing 30 hours of mental health training provided upon hire.
Mental Health/Therapy
- Master’s in Social Work or related field.
Must possess temporary or full licensure including:- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Foster Care and Adoption
- Social Work
- Social Work related field
Early Childhood
- Health/Human Services or related field
- Education
- Family Studies
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Child/Family Services
Services for People with Disabilities
- Art Therapy
- Behavioral Science
- Child Development
- Education
- Family Services
- Family Studies
- Human Services
- Mental Health Counseling
- Child, Adult, and Family Services
- Clinical Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Sociology
- Family Therapy
- Human Development
- Special Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Accepted degrees vary by program
- Human Services or related field
- Child Development or related field
- Education or related field
- Business Administration or related field
- Sustainable Agriculture or related field