Human Services is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Human Service workers assist people by helping them cope with issues in their everyday lives, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems. Some Human service workers or social workers help clients who face a disability or a life-threatening disease or a social problem, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse. Social workers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Some human services workers conduct research, advocate for improved services, engage in systems design or are involved in planning or policy development. Manyspecialize in serving a particular population or working in a specific setting.