Human Services - Northwest State Community College

Human Services from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Human Services program provides a foundation in social and behavioral sciences which will prepare students for challenging work in a variety of social services and correctional settings. The program is designed to integrate classroom work with practical, hands-on experience through method classes and practicums. These courses involve students in a supervised training and field placement experience in community social service agencies. The program meets the standards for the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board certification as a Social Work Assistant and Chemical Dependency certification. Career Outlook The need for Social Work Assistants is increasing at both the national and state level. As the older adult population increases, so will the need for increased social services to meet the demand. As crime rates, homelessness and substance abuse problems increase, so will the need for Social Work Assistants in a variety of settings. The field has seen an increase in community based services for vulnerable populations such as the mentally ill and developmentally disabled. As social service agencies become more aware of the skill level and competence of Social Work Assistants, we have seen an increase in employment, which is expected to continue. Program Learning Outcomes Graduates will be able to demonstrate the following skills / behaviors. 1. Develop an eclectic knowledge base that draws from the social and behavioral sciences and Social Work theories. 2. Demonstrate effective counseling skills necessary for working with clients at the micro, mezzo & macro levels, including a repertoire of verbal responses, non-verbal behavior, facilitative relationships and entry level generalist practice skills. 3. Develop problem solving skills by learning to apply and analyze client problems/strengths utilizing a variety of paradigms, models, and critical thinking skills. 4. Identify and apply ethical standards of practice utilizing professional codes of ethics to assist in resolving ethical dilemmas. 5. Demonstrate understanding of how to utilize community resources when referring clients for services at community agencies. 6. Integrate and apply knowledge of diversity when working with populations at risk for social & economic injustices so as to develop culturally sensitive interventions. 7. Demonstrate appropriate assessment, documentation, and record keeping skills as per standards of practice in Human Service settings. 8. Demonstrate work readiness skills, including but not limited to, timeliness, personal responsibility, ability to follow directives, meet deadlines and the ability to cooperate and perform as a team player with faculty, students, and in practicum settings. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.