Cert in Human Services, General

The Direct Support in Human Services Certificate was created with the Department of Developmental Services and the state community colleges office. It is for DDS direct support workers only and strengthens knowledge and skills used in those settings. The college-approved certificate consists of 22 credits covering the social welfare system, group dynamics, communication, supportive counseling, and work site certification. Applicants must be employed by a DDS contract agency, hold a high school diploma or GED, have employer support, and show college-level reading and writing on the placement assessment. Credits can later count toward an associate degree. Applicants are accepted in May, June, September, and January.