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

Aids Walk St. Petersburg

Please click on the above link and join our Human Services Organization team for the AIDS WALK on Saturday, September 13.
Looking forward to seeing your there!