This program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the diverse field of human services. Through practical work experiences, students develop high-level skills needed to interact with people of all ages in a variety of environments such as classrooms, childcare centers and human service agencies. Over the course of two years, students study human growth and development, from birth to adulthood.
Human Services students gain experience planning and preparing lessons for preschool children, including writing goals and learning objectives. Students research specific issues facing individuals and families, as well as locating and creating a list of Community Resource Agencies that serve the respective population. Human Services students examine aging and how it impacts a person's development, including lifestyle changes, activities, and various levels of care. Students in Human Services experience working with the aging population in local assistive-living facilities. Human Services students also have the opportunity to work with clients from either Genesee ARC or the ARC of Livingston-Wyoming.
Students learn valuable job skills, such as writing cover letters and resumes, creating a portfolio, and interview experience. Eligible students have the opportunity to have two work-based learning experiences in the community, at various local agencies and/or schools.
Students have the opportunity to become certified in First Aid and Community CPR.
Career Planning
Communication
Diversity
Early Childhood
Middle Childhood / Adolescence / Adults and Aging
Safety and Sanitation
CTE Credit
Career & Financial Management
English Language Arts (ELA) 12
Activity Aide - assisted care facility, persons with special needs
Advocate (child, persons with special needs, family, migrant families, elderly)
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Community Services Aide
Consumer/Client Advocate
Counseling/Social Work
Day Care Provider
Early Childhood Education
Elementary or Secondary Teacher
Family Services Provider
Home Care Aide
Job Coach
Recreation/Leisure Directors/Therapists
Residential Assistant
Special Education Teacher
Teacher Assistant and/or Aide