Human Services - Des Moines Area Community College

Human Services from Des Moines Area Community College is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Human Services program prepares students for entry-level jobs or for transfer to a four-year degree program. By the end of the program, students will be able to interact effectively with clients in a human services agency. The program emphasizes skills needed in working with clients such as interviewing, determining eligibility for services, making appropriate referrals and assisting with counseling. A supervised field experience allows students to apply their skills in a work setting. When the program is completed, students may find employment in a wide variety of settings, including public and private social services agencies, treatment centers, group homes, hospitals, supported living and work programs, and state or county departments of social services. What Kind of Work Will You Do? Assess individual needs, identify the problems of individuals and families through interviews Aid in understanding and solving problems and help secure needed services and resources Help people understand themselves and others to overcome racial, cultural and sex role stereotyping and prejudices May deal with contact persons who are significant to client, such as employer, teachers, family and doctors Complete varying amounts of paperwork, including reports and records on clients Observe, understand and record client behaviors View more details on Des Moines Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.