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This certificate is designed for persons seeking careers as youth group home workers, family welfare and health agency workers, county or state eligibility workers, and other para-professional positions. Graduates will have a broad range of human services skills, including group counseling, client interviewing, communication, problem-solving, and employment.
Social and Human Service Assistants assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.
A sample of reported job titles:
Advocate, Caseworker, Community Coordinator, Family Support Worker, Home-based Assistant, Human Services Program Specialist, Mental Health Technician, Outreach Specialist, Social Services Assistant, Social Work Associate
7,260
14% growth
Workers on average earn $48,190.
10% of workers earn $35,690 or less.
10% of workers earn $73,690 or more.
Workers on average earn $41,410.
10% of workers earn $30,720 or less.
10% of workers earn $61,820 or more.
Social Work Human Services is a Program and students need to review program requirements prior to enrolling in classes. Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.
This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course
availability or financial aid applicability.
The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.
Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Published May 17, 2025