Career Path

Community Advocacy

(The Community Champ)

View from behind of a woman facing a group of people who are clapping for her

Your greatest strengths are your passion and drive for advocating for the causes you care about. You believe that in order to move the needle, community resources must be accessible to those who need them the most. In school, your favorite class subjects were psychology, human development, social justice and sociology. You love trying to understand the complexities of people and the way social systems work. You are a compassionate communicator and a supportive caregiver. You often find yourself serving as a liaison between communities in need and services. You feel most fulfilled when you are serving your local community and/or state to create needed change for those who are underserved.

Your Strengths
  • Advocacy
  • Inclusion
  • Resourcefulness
  • Connection
  • Empathy
  • Relationship-building
  • Problem solving
Ideal Work Environment
  • Community settings
  • In-person
Job Search Keywords
  • Community Advocate
  • Peer Advocate
  • Human Services
  • Behavioral health
  • Community Support