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 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

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Registration is not guaranteed until payment is received or 3rd party payment is confirmed.
Upon registration, you will receive an email from Mx-WorkforceDevelopment@MxCC.edu, and in that email, we will include instructions for payment.

Instructions for Making Payments Online

Please click here for step-by-step instructions on how to make payments online. These instructions work for both credit and non-credit (continuing education) courses.

Refund Policy

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

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

CT PATHWAYS PROGRAM (SNAP)

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:

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 the SNAP program, visit the SNAP page.

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: Melissa Hall at MX-Veterans@mxcc.commnet.edu or 860-343-5720.

WIOA Funding (WIOA)

Contact Us

For more information about courses, programs, and services, contact us by phone or email.
Phone: 860-343-5865
Email: MX-WorkforceDevelopment@mxcc.edu
Office Location: Snow Hall, Room 414