Are you looking for a fulfilling career helping others? Human service workers support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives. Develop the skills, values, and knowledge to effectively assist those who use social services. Basic knowledge about certain populations and problems encountered in human service work, ethical guidelines, and essential helping skills are covered. Students learn how to interact with other members of a multidisciplinary team, including professionals with advanced degrees. Upon completion, students are 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 at the MxCC bookstore.
PREREQUISITE: 1) High school diploma or GED. 2) At least 18 years of age.
Students who complete the Human Services Assistant program are eligible to receive college credit through Charter Oak State College.
Upcoming Courses
CRN: 1426 | Fee: $498 | Tuesdays, Thursdays | 1/23–5/14 (No class 3/17, 3/19, 5/7) | 9:30–10:45 a.m. | Snow 505 | Instructor: Hernandez
CRN: 1427 | Fee: $498 | Mondays | 5:15-7:45 p.m. | 1/27–5/11 (No class 2/17, 3/16) | Platt 200 | Instructor: Bonilla
This Program Qualifies for the Following Funding Options:
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.
The CT Pathways 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
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Patient Care Technician
- 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 Jennifer Mueller at jmueller@mxcc.edu.
For more information about the SNAP program, visit the SNAP page.
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: Melissa Hall at MX-Veterans@mxcc.commnet.edu or 860.343.5720.
Are You Unemployed?
You may be eligible for funding for several training programs if you meet certain income requirements. Most Middlesex Community College career programs are eligible for WIOA funding. Contact the American Job Center in Meriden at 203-238-3688 ASAP.
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.
