Associate Degree in Human Services (Transfer)

About

Pursue a degree or earn the Addiction Studies certificate on its own to prepare for a rewarding career the Human Services field. Working in Human Services is more than just working with others. It’s providing emotional and practical support services aimed at addressing the needs of people facing a variety of challenges in their lives. If you’re looking for a rewarding, challenging, and impactful career, you’ll find it in Human Services. What you'll learn; Practice professional and ethical standards inherent in the human services field. Learn active listening and effective questioning skills for working with both individuals and groups. Exhibit cultural competence skills for working with people from diverse backgrounds. Conduct various assessments with regard to eligibility, service needs, and problem resolution. Use technology and digital resources for educational and career purposes. Develop a plan of action for clients using a strengths-based approach to link people with community resources. Communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. After our program, you'll be ready to pursue entry-level employment in a wide range of public and private non-profit agencies, with jobs like found staffing crises lines, supervising young juvenile offenders, working with the elderly to help them maintain their independence, arranging services for homeless families, coordinating recreational services for people with disabilities, providing parent education, counseling and case managing individuals experiencing addiction, and advocating for victims of domestic or sexual violence. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Human Services Assistant, Case Management Aide, Social Work Assistant, Mental Health Technician, Residential Counselor Assistant, Substance Abuse Support Worker, Probation or Parole Assistant, Youth Program Coordinator, Community Outreach Worker, Family Support Worker, Victim Advocate Assistant, Elder Care Program Assistant, Disability Services Assistant, Crisis Hotline Operator, Job Placement Assistant, Nonprofit Program Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Technician, Education Support Liaison, Public Health Outreach Assistant, Shelter Support Worker.