Human Services Assistant

Are you looking for a fulfilling career helping others? Human Service workers support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives. Develop skills, values and knowledge to effectively assist those who utilize social services. Basic knowledge about certain populations and problems encountered in human service work, ethical guidelines and essential helping skills are covered. Learn how to interact with other members of a multidisciplinary team, including professionals with advanced degrees. Upon completion, students will be prepared for entry-level positions as Residential Living Assistants, Direct Behavioral Support staff and mentors. A textbook is required for this course and can be purchased for approximately $170 through our college bookstore. Please bring the CRN and course title to the college bookstore when purchasing.

Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED. *This program is eligible for WIOA funding

Students who complete the HSA program are eligible to receive college credit through Charter Oak State College!!

This Program Qualifies for the Following Funding Options:

Health Careers Advancement Project (HCAP)

Turn your dream of a career into a reality

You could be eligible for FREE Training in the Healthcare field through the Health Careers Advancement Program (HCAP). Eligibility based on employment and income guidelines.

Choose from any of these programs:

Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA)
Human Services Assistant
Medical Office Billing and Coding
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Personal Trainer
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician

For more information on HCAP funding, contact either Omayra Vega at 203-624-1493 ext.216 ovega@workforcealliance.biz or TaMesha Greene 203-238-3688 ext.307 and tgreene@workforcealliance.biz.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education & Training

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly food stamps, is a nutrition program that helps low-income individuals and families buy food and stay healthy.

The SNAP Employment and Training program prepares and assists clients by offering vocational training, career activities, case management, and support services. The SNAP Education and Training program assists students who are interested in career training for the following courses listed in this catalog:

Certified Nurse Aide
Human Services Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Security Officer Certification
Veterinary Assistant Certification

To be eligible, students must receive SNAP benefits throughout the entire course, have a high school diploma or GED, be a US citizen, not have a felony record for most courses, and not receive TANF (cash) assistance from CT DSS. For more information about enrolling in a course under this program, email Patrice Barrett at pbarrett@mxcc.edu.

Information Sessions on SNAP Education and Training Program – No Registration Required

Come learn how to enroll in career classes for the Spring 2019 semester!

December 12 at 4 p.m. at Russell Library, Middletown

December 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Meriden Public Library, Cook Room

For more information about the SNAP program, visit the SNAP page.

CT SNAP Pathways

Veterans Funding

Veteran’s Administration (VA) education benefits may be applied to non-credit workforce training programs. A veteran of the armed forces who is interested in enrolling in a non-credit program should contact the College Veteran’s Administration representative to discuss eligibility requirements and the application process.

MxCC Veteran’s Administration Representative Contact Information: Cynthia Valencia at cvalencia@mxcc.edu or 860.343.5720.

WIOA Funding (WIOA)

Fall 2019 Courses

Refund Policy

A full tuition refund can be made when you withdraw from your course at least 3 working days before the course start date. Once the course has started, refunds are only provided under special circumstances and require a written request to the Continuing Education Office. They are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A refund is not guaranteed.