PRAC 1700 — Practical Nursing
Concepts III 7 _____ Program Total 35 Academic Programs100 Human and Social Services - 435 Associate of Applied Science Degree Total Credits: 64 Nature of the Profession: 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, hu- man 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; oth- ers 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 M