Human Service Associate - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Human Service Associate from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Overview ? The Human Service Associate degree program prepares you for employment as a social service worker. Places of employment include community outreach programs, mental health, counseling or educational facilities and correctional institutions. MATC\\\'s program offers you opportunities to pursue special interest areas such as working with youth, the elderly, or people with disabilities. This program requires an early field experience, as well as the completion of an advanced field placement experience in the final semester of the program. The program is endorsed for substance abuse training. Students who complete the associate degree with specific elective choices also complete all the education hours needed for certification as a substance abuse counselor. Additional work experience and testing is required for certification. Career Outlook ? The employment outlook for trained human service associates is favorable. Typical positions available to program graduates include community outreach worker, mental health worker, counselor assistant, case manager, corrections counselor, youth care specialist, educational assistant and program assistant. Program Learning Outcomes ? When you seek placement as a program graduate, employers will expect you to demonstrate: Record keeping and interviewing skills, including the preparation of clinical records, assessments, and interim notes and development of service plans Capabilities in group leadership, and the ability to effectively perform critical listening, observation, and engagement skills with individuals and groups Cultural awareness and skills in relating to diverse cultural, ethnic and racial groups Possible Careers: Case Manager Community Outreach Worker Corrections Counselor Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant Mental Health Worker Youth Care Specialist View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.