Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROFESSIONAL HUMAN SERVICES WORK CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Professional Human Services Work Certificate Program
(Certificate Programs):

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Overview

Program ID - CT.HUMSV

This certificate prepares students for direct service jobs in human services providing the delivery of services to participants in human service organizations.

Career Outlook:
Students completing the certificate may qualify for careers in social welfare, mental health, community development, or other similar human service organizations in the community serving families and children, adolescents, elders, or other specific populations in need of services through community programming.

Upon completetion of this cert graduates will be able to:

• Use assessment practices to respond to the needs of participants and enhance these individuals in leading a life that involves self-empowerment, assertiveness, and strong decision-making skills.
• Communicate effectively and establish collaborative relationships to allow planning, implementation of support services, and interventions with participants, agency supports, and other community resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of supports available, while understanding the challenges facing participants, assist in gaining resources for aid, advocate by overcoming challenges and providing supports through community and educational resources.
• Demonstrate skill in handling crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution techniques to solve problems and keep detailed documentation of the process and outcome of each situation.
• Participate in the life of a human services agency, being familiar with the mission and "best" practices of human services organizations, demonstrating these skills in professional activities.

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