Human Services - Cuyahoga Community College

Human Services from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Option. The Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Option of the Human Services program provides students the competencies that enable them to work with people who are chemically dependent. Career opportunities for graduates include employment in a variety of settings ranging from in-patient programs to community-based outpatient and prevention programs. Students in the program can qualify to be a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant after taking three credits in Chemical dependency course work. Graduates of the program receive a significant number of board recognized hours toward the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDCII) requirements established by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, and are prepared for licensure exams for LCDC II administered by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services. Generalist Option. The Generalist Option of the Human Services program provides students with the competencies which enable them to work with a variety of people with various needs. Career opportunities for graduates are in community-based programs which emphasize practical approaches to problem solving. All graduates of the Human Services program are eligible to receive certification as a Social Work Assistant from the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Conducts one self in a professional manner and applies sound ethical practices according to the Ohio Counselors and Social Workers and Family Therapy Board and the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. 2. Develop and promote healthy practices, self awareness and self care applying this personally, with clients, colleagues and other professionals. 3. Listen, speak and contribute to the quality of life of our clients through comprehensive holistic service delivery according to specific agency policies and procedures. 4. Apply/utilize written and computer skills to maintain appropriate client and agency reports, records and documents. 5. Employ and interpret clear, concise and open communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written communications in a professional manner. 6. Understand the history, philosophy, theoretical concepts/frameworks and clinical intervention skills related to human services professionals. 7. Engage in practices and techniques that encompass group facilitation, psycho-social assessment, behavior change and motivating practices working with diverse client populations. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.