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HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES - 435 (Semester)
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 70
Campus: North, South

Nature of Work: Human services worker is a generic term for people with various job titles who may play a variety of roles in community service and agency settings. They may assist clients in obtaining benefits and services or assess the needs and establish the eligibility of clients for services. They may organize and lead group activities, assist clients in need of emotional support or crisis intervention, or they may monitor and keep case records on clients and report progress to supervisors. Additionally, human services workers may administer programs such as food banks, emergency fuel programs, or work with senior centers or charities. Human services workers generally work under the direction of a qualified professional--many times a social worker, professional counselor, program director, or psychologist. The amount of responsibility and supervision they are given varies a great deal, as do actual work duties. Some are on their own most of the time and have little direct supervision; others work under close supervision.

Related Job Titles: Social work assistant, social services technician, assistant counselor, family services worker, case extender, case manager, victim advocate associate, MR/DD adult services worker, gerontology aide, residential treatment facility associate, intake specialist, job coach, income maintenance worker, senior center director, outreach worker.

Program Design: The program provides a foundation in social and behavioral sciences which will prepare students for challenging work in a variety of social service settings. Entry level courses in the helping professions such as psychology, cultural diversity, sociology, social problems, and interviewing techniques will be offered. Speciality classes will include substance abuse, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, mental retardation, and gerontology. The program has been designed to meet the course work standards of the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board certification as Social Work Assistant. Individuals will be provided opportunities for personal and professional growth through knowledge-based learning, experiential processes, community involvement and 480 hours of practical experience under direct supervision of professionals in local agencies. Persons pursuing a career in human services should recognize that to be successful, they must be emotionally stable, creative, and flexible. Human services professionals must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people and individuals with a wide variety of ages, racial and cultural backgrounds, and life situations. 

A grade of "C" (2.00) or better is required in all courses for graduation. Any required course in which a grade below a "C" is received must be repeated. Life experience credit may not be used to fulfill graduation requirements in this program.
 

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