Youth Care Work/Personal Care Work

As the title says. I worked with at-risk youth for 3 years and for the last year I've been working with adult clients with special needs. It's a very challenging, but also a rewarding career.

If you are thinking about a career in the Social Service field. Don't do it to feel good about yourself or because it seems like the right thing to do. It is an extremely emotionally/physically/mentally taxing career. I've dealt with some of the most dangerous and unstable and most vulnerable people in Canada. It's not for everyone, but if you do it. It will open doors for you in other jobs and give you tons of experience.

You will be pushed to your limits, but you'll also have lots of good memories. The clients can be difficult, but also hilarious. One thing I've learned is that some of the most broken people are some of the funniest I've ever met.

So there are pros and cons, but one thing I really like about this field that is solely unique to the Social Services. Is that they hire you, because of who you are. Technical skills can always be learned along the way.