Human Services AAS

at Lane Community College

Human service workers are trained to provide a wide range of emotional and practical support services aimed at addressing the needs of people who face a variety of challenges in their lives. Human service workers are employed in many different settings that serve the needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families. Human service workers may be found staffing crises lines; supervising young juvenile offenders; working with the elderly to help them maintain their independence; arranging services for homeless families; coordinating recreational services for people with disabilities; providing parent education; counseling and case managing individuals experiencing addiction; and advocating for victims of domestic or sexual violence. Lane's Human Services Program prepares students for entry-level employment in public and private non-profit agencies.