Business Directory

Career Cluster - Human Services
The Human Services career cluster focuses on careers that improve the quality of life for individuals and communities by addressing personal, family, and societal needs, encompassing roles in counseling, mental health, family services, personal care, and consumer advocacy.

Key Areas within the Human Services Career Cluster:

Counseling and Mental Health Services: This includes careers like mental health counselors, social workers, rehabilitation counselors, and marriage and family therapists.

Family and Community Services: This area encompasses roles like childcare providers, social and community service managers, and outreach specialists.

Personal Care Services: This includes careers related to personal appearance, such as barbers, cosmetologists, and fitness trainers, as well as those providing personal care for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

Consumer Services: This area focuses on consumer advocacy, helping individuals navigate the consumer landscape and protect their rights.

 

Examples of Human Services Careers:

Social Worker: Assesses and addresses the needs of individuals and families, providing support and resources.
Childcare Provider: Provides care and supervision for children in various settings.
Mental Health Counselor: Helps individuals cope with mental health challenges and promotes well-being.
Rehabilitation Counselor: Assists individuals with disabilities in achieving their vocational and personal goals.
Personal Trainer: Helps individuals achieve their fitness goals through exercise and coaching.
Funeral Director: Assists families with funeral arrangements.
Health Educator: Promotes health and wellness through education and outreach.
Case Worker/Manager: Assesses the needs of clients and develops care plans.
Grant Writer: Secures funding for human services organizations.
Child Welfare Worker: Investigates and addresses child welfare concerns.
Probation Officer: Supervises individuals on probation or parole.
Public Administrator: Manages public services and programs.
Substance Abuse Worker: Provides support and treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
Gerontology Aide: Provides care for the elderly.

Integrity Healthcare of Marion
1301 E DeYoung St
Marion, IL 62959
Fax: 618-998-9300
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Integrity Healthcare of Marion is located on the east side of Marion in a residential neighborhood. The facility is a modern design and provides both comfort and function.  The Therapy Gym is conveniently located in the building. The facility also has a modern beauty shop.

The staff at Integrity Healthcare of Marion provide care with a very personal touch.  They focus on getting to know each resident as a distinct person and individualize their care plans, understanding the resident’s needs and preferences. The staff provide Care You Can Trust.

Liberty Village of Marion
3116 Williamson Co. Pkwy.
Marion, IL 62959
Fax: 618-993-5887
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Liberty Village of Marion, a not-for-profit provider, is proud to offer The Villas single family and duplex homes, Parkway Estates retirement apartments, Hawthorne Inn assisted living, Parkway Manor skilled nursing, our Bounce Back Rehabilitation program, AJ’s Fitness Center and our memory care, Memory Lane fitness for the mind program. After reviewing our website, call us for more information on any of our services.

Man-Tra-Con Corporation
3117 Civic Circle Blvd Ste B
Marion, IL 62959
Fax: 618-998-1291
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Through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) federal funding, Man-Tra-Con Corporation has been providing “no-cost” career guidance and employment services to job seekers since 1979. In addition, we provide recruitment services, employee-based training programs, and dislocated worker assistance to businesses located in Local Workforce Area 25 (LWA #25), comprised of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry and Williamson counties. With guidance from our Chief Local Elected Officials and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board, we work to improve the quality of life for all customers we serve.

103 E Calvert St.
Marion, IL 62959
Fax: 618-993-8419
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Marion Ministerial Alliance offers crisis intervention and aid to the poor. In 2022, the organization served 12827 meals through its soup kitchen, provided 3557 food baskets through its food pantry, and offered financial assistance to 103 families.

701 West Main St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
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We provide high-quality care that is designed to help you start feeling better fast. We know that your physical health can affect your mental wellness as well. By using a holistic approach, we can provide you with exceptional results that can greatly improve your physical and mental well-being.

Our treatments are customized especially for you based on your condition and physical abilities.

Hours:
4-Oct

NovaCare Rehabilitation
2500 Williamson County Parkway, Suite B
Marion, IL 62959
Fax: 618-997-9498
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At NovaCare Rehabilitation-Marion, we provide outpatient physical therapy and athletic training services within our outpatient clinic and at Marion High School, through our partnership with Marion Community Unit School District 2.  
Our team knows that injuries are never scheduled, but relief can be. If you're injured, tired of having less mobility or experiencing aches and pains, let our licensed clinical experts help. We believe movement is medicine and are committed to helping you get back to work, athletics and daily life.
We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing each person an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment.

3000 W DeYoung St.
Marion, IL 62959
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We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected. That’s why at Planet Fitness Marion, IL we take care to make sure our club is clean and welcoming, our staff is friendly, and our certified trainers are ready to help. Whether you’re a first-time gym user or a fitness veteran, you’ll always have a home in our Judgement Free Zone®.

RAW Fitness
2002 Bittle Place
Marion, IL 62959
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Real Affordable Workouts.
If you are looking for a friendly, affordable,
and convenient place to workout we would be
happy to show you around our facility.

Hours:
24/7

Restoration61
1001 N Main St.
Harrisburg, IL 62946
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Restoration61 is growing to take on new initiatives, including offering housing to youth and adult victims of human trafficking, operating a behavioral health center in partnership with Timberview Wellness, and operating a state-of-the-art workforce education program for the clients we serve!

1909 Coolidge Ave.
Marion, IL 62959
Fax: 618-998-1451
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SI Med Spa Plus is a one-of-a-kind medical spa located in Marion, IL offering HydraFacials, Potenza microneedling, and more.  Our friendly and experienced team is made of certified professionals that love what they do and are experienced in the latest methods of helping you feel your very best.  

It’s our passion to make you look and feel your best!

Hours:
Monday -Friday 9-5pm and  Saturday By appointment

4503 W DeYoung St. Ste. 105C
Marion, IL 62959
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"My mission is for people of the Southern Illinois area to have access to the best cosmetic rejuvenation possible. The goal of The Southern Illinois Rejuvenation Center is to educate our clients and roadmap the journey to rejuvenation. Whatever rejuvenation services you need, we will work with you to create a plan that is customized to you and your specific needs. Whether your focus is on preventable services or rejuvenation we are here to provide a regiment that you are sure to love." - John Covington

Special Olympics Illinois
2300 W Main St. Ste. C
Marion, IL 62959
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Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more.

Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. This global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.

Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games at Soldier Field in July 1968 thanks to the efforts of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her peers. There are now more than 6 million athletes and Unified partners in 170 countries. Special Olympics is financially sound with diverse revenue streams, a thorough annual budget process and increasing organizational revenue streams. Special Olympics Illinois does not charge athletes or their families to participate in the program.

Rose O'Sharon Euqine Farm
PO Box 520
Carterville, IL 62918
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Specialized Equine Services (SES), through accredited professionals and dedicated volunteers, provides equine therapeutic riding for children, adults, and Veterans with disabilities, improving their quality of life through the healing power of horses.

1301 Enterprise Way Ste. 67
Marion, IL 62959
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Welcome to Spero Family Services, formerly known as The United Methodist Children’s Home.  In 2017 we changed our name, but our faith-based mission, vision, and professional services will remain the same.  We are always looking for ways to expand our services to reach even more people in need around this community and many others!

610 S. Thompson St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
Fax: 618-529-1802
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Our mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault in Southern Illinois and to assist survivors of these crimes and their non-offending significant others.

Take Action Today
410 W St. Louis St.
West Frankfort, IL 62896
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Take Action Today Inc is a 501 (c) not-for-profit aimed at growing recovery resource capacity in Franklin,  Jefferson, Perry, Williamson, and Jackson Counties, as well as throughout Southern Illinois. As a Recovery  Community Organization, we work to advocate for the needs of the recovery community on local, regional,  

state, and national levels, develop training opportunities for people in recovery, and create service opportunities  for people in recovery to give back to their communities.  

TAT is committed to the development of the Peer Recovery Specialist role and delivering non-clinical support  services that help to increase a person’s chances of successful long-term recovery. Our vision is to create a  vibrant, grassroots recovery community that fosters long-term recovery in the lives of those at risk of/or  experiencing substance use and/or homelessness. Our mission is to provide peer-based recovery support  services to people seeking recovery from lifestyles of substance use and/or homelessness.

Hours:
8am to 4pm

The Fallen Outdoors Team Illinois
4252 Stonefort Rd
4252 Stonefort Road
Creal Springs, IL 62922
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The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping for Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families. Founded in 2009 by three soldiers during their deployment in Afghanistan, The Fallen Outdoors works with service members from every generation and from all branches of the military to create meaningful connections and introduce them to lifelong outdoor pursuits.

The Lighthouse Shelter
1101 N Madison St.
Marion, IL 62959
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The Lighthouse Shelter for the homeless in Marion, Illinois is a faith based organization dedicated to promoting the general welfare of the homeless in Southern Illinois.

The Shelter has three wings which ideally serve up to 60 men, women and families.

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