The Human Services program provides a conducive learning environment for students interested in pursuing a career in the helping professions. The program will educate and train students to be well functioning entry level human services practitioners. Some examples of employment opportunities include:

• Behavioral Technicians
• Child Care Workers
• Youth Development Advocates
• Child protective case workers
• Counselors
• Early intervention workers
• Family support workers
• Outreach workers
• Residential counselors
• Vocational counselors
• Shelter workers
• Crisis intervention counselors 
• Alcohol & substance abuse counselors

The goals of the SPC Human Services Program are as follows:

• Students will develop an understanding of the role that proper communication skills play in the Human Services setting.
• Students will develop the knowledge base required of an entry-level human services worker.
• Students will develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required of an entry-level human services worker.
• The program will promote professional growth within the field and encourage life long learning experiences.

Important Information

• In order to be successful in the Human Services Program, the student must be able to demonstrate essential student functions
• Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills.
• Job market: There is currently a great demand for qualified Human Services workers in Pinellas County and in the nation as a whole.

CARUTH HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
7200 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727)341-3687