HUSC - Human Services Certificate

CR Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare graduates with the values, knowledge, and skills required for entry-level employment as a human service generalist in the human service field. Human service workers assist individuals, families, and groups to improve the overall quality of life in the community. Graduates may be employed as providers of both direct and indirect client services, e.g. therapeutic support services, caregiver, living assistant/coach, crisis intervener, empowerer, administrative work, community outreach, and advocate. Graduates are employed as human service workers in a variety of settings, including, clinics, hospitals, group homes, correctional centers, government agencies, day treatment centers, sheltered workshops, extended care facilities, community based living homes, and social service agencies throughout the community.

Program Objectives

Program Objective
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to assess the needs of individuals, families, and groups within the community.
Demonstrate assistance with goal planning using the appropriate strategies, services, or interventions.
Assist in the development and implementation of a treatment plan using appropriate resources, specialized assistance, and community supports to achieve the desired outcome.
Assist in formulating a systematic method to evaluate the outcome of services and make referrals as appropriate.
Discuss the interaction of human systems including individuals, families, groups, and communities, within the society and environment.
Describe the effects of one’s own values and beliefs in the role of the human services worker.
Demonstrate professional and ethical interaction with a variety of Human Services providers and agencies.

Advisor Notes

Program Elective: HUS 115, 150, 210, 240