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Human Services
Phone: 831.479.6210
Location: Aptos
Campus, Room 832
Hours: Please
call to schedule an appointment.
Human
Services Faculty
Directory
Designed for students and paraprofessionals, this program provides
an overview of the field of Human Services and explores issues
and dynamics within the social services delivery system.
Students will participate in both an academic course of study
and a work-based learning experience focusing on the history,
theory, development, and implementation of our society's responses
to human needs. Program participants will develop knowledge
of the issues related to Human Services and build competencies
in
practice interventions, strategies, technologies and resources
for the delivery of Human Services.
The program explores strengths-based models along with studying
diversity in the Human Services including social, political,
and cultural influences. Students can expect to increase competency
in technological skills, build effective communication skills
in helping relationships and develop creativity, critical thinking,
teamwork, and ethics. Course work prepares students for higher
education in Social Work, Psychology, Health/Human Services,
Human Resources, and Community Studies.
Career opportunities
might include employment in such paraprofessional positions
as:
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Social Work Assistants |
Case Managers |
Eligibility and Outreach Workers |
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Community Advocates for Children, Adults, or Families at
risk |
Counselors |
Residential Counselors |
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Alcohol or Drug Abuse Counselors (with additional training) |
Job Training Specialists |
Mental Health Technicians |
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Community Health Outreach Workers |
Gerontology Aides |
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Legal Aid Paraprofessionals |
Probation Officers |
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