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Youth Supervisor
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The Human Services Technician program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of agencies and organizations that provide human and social services to all ages, from children to seniors. Students will learn to adapt to many different types of situations through classroom activities and fieldwork experiences under the supervision of experienced instructors and working professionals.
When you enroll in the Human Services Technician program at Mitchell Tech, you will spend two years (four semesters) preparing to work in a fast-growing occupation, well-versed in the skills needed to provide vital information, advocacy, care, and support to people of diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. The AAS degree will prepare students for work in residential facilities for youth or adults, case management, retirement communities, substance abuse facilities, nursing homes, assisted living, and agencies that deal with juvenile and criminal justice.
Graduates of the Mitchell Technical College Human Services Technician program are eligible to sit for the Social Work Associates exam for the Social Work Associate level of licensure in South Dakota.
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Curriculum
Award: AAS Degree
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Semesters
First Semester
HST101Intro to Human Services3 credits
HST104Community Resources3 credits
HST106Human Services Populations3 credits
HST112Disabilities2 credits
HST130Behavioral Theory & Principles2 credits
CIS105Introduction to Computers3 credits
SSS100Student Success1 credit
Total Semester Hours17 credits
Second Semester
HST120Chemical and Substance Abuse3 credits
HST122Abuse and Neglect3 credits
HST124Assessment and Documentation3 credits
HST128Self-Care2 credits
CHRD130Human Development3 credits
Math Elective3 credits
Total Semester Hours17 credits
Third Semester
HST210Family Dynamics3 credits
HST222Mental Health & Wellness3 credits
HST226Group Practice3 credits
HST228Service Learning2 credits
HST230Career and Internship Preparation2 credits
Communications Elective3 credits
Social Science Elective3 credits
Total Semester Hours19 credits
Fourth Semester
HST240Crisis Intervention2 credits
HST242Intro to Gerontology2 credits
HST244Intro to Corrections2 credits
HST246Intro to Youth Services2 credits
HST250Social Welfare Policies2 credits
HST290Internship6 credits
CPR100First Aid, CPR AED0.5 credits
Total Semester Hours16.5 credits
Requirements
Admissions Requirement: All students applying to the Human Services Technician program must submit to a criminal background check at the student’s expense. Mitchell Technical Institute has partnered with CastleBranch to complete your background check. You will need to create a username and password. Details are available from the Admissions office. Please click here to begin the process.
Immunization Requirements: Program immunization requirements have to be met before entrance to fieldwork sites. See the instructor for details.
Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all technical courses as a prerequisite to HST 290. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in their fieldwork in order to graduate.
Computer Requirements: This program allows you to bring your own laptop as long as it meets these minimum specifications:
Processor – Intel Core i Series (i3, i5, i7) or AMD Ryzen
Operating System – Windows 10
Webcam Recommended
Memory – 4 GB or more
Internal Storage – 64 GB or more
Microsoft Office is available at no charge as long as enrolled at Mitchell Tech
NO APPLE/MAC COMPUTERS
Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills to professionally interact with human service professionals, partnering agencies, and clients
- Apply ethical and legal conduct to professional situations
- Demonstrate skillset to work with vulnerable and disenfranchised populations
- Identify community resources to manage and support human services delivery
- Exhibit understanding of cultural competence with diverse populations
- Apply theories, best practices, and skills to identify, plan, and support client situations
- Apply effective interviewing skills
- Use oral and written skills effectively
- Apply critical thinking to real-world situations
- Recognize warning signs of compassion fatigue
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2021-22 Annual Program Review for information on how this program assures that its students are attaining learning outcomes.
Faculty
Dixie Herll
Program Director / Instructor
Contact
Julie Hart Schutte
Instructor
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Cost
$
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Program Tuition & Fees*
Other Required Costs
| Books / Tools (estimated) | $1,018 |
Scholarships
$750
1 AVAIL.
SD Municipal Electric Association Energy Production & Transmission Scholarship
SD Municipal Electric Association
All programs eligible.
Must be a resident of the SD Municipal Electric Association service area.
$1000
2 AVAIL.
South Dakota Wheat Commission
South Dakota Wheat Commission
The South Dakota Wheat Commission began offering scholarships for Culinary Academy of South Dakota, Animal Science, Ag Business, Agronomy, Precision Technology, and SD Center for Farm and Ranch Management program students in 2014.
The Commission has been an active supporter of several Mitchell Technical College programs for several years and has provided financial support for equipment and program development.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Precision Ag Technology
Agronomy
Animal Science
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Precision Ag Technology
Applicants must be currently enrolled as first year full-time students in the Culinary Academy of South Dakota or Agronomy programs, with second choice being Ag Business, Animal Science or Precision Technology
Applicants must complete the MTC current student online application during the open enrollment period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Award considerations include academic performance, financial need, responses to essay questions and recommendations from instructors.
Ag award preference would be to someone who comes from or has plans to go into production agriculture, specifically wheat production
Culinary Academy of South Dakota award preference would be students interested in the baking side of the program
$1000
4 AVAIL.
Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships
Martin and Maude Osterhaus established this endowed scholarship in 1995 to provide financial support for at least four deserving Mitchell Tech students each year.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year full-time student in any two year program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Applicant must have good leadership skills
$1000
1 AVAIL.
Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship was established by the former faculty and staff of Mitchell Tech.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be enrolled full time at MTC.
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Applicant must complete the MTC Online application during the open application period to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
$1000
2 AVAIL.
Laverne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship
Charlene Bainbridge
The LaVerne and Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship is eligible for any program at Mitchell Technical College. Also the recipient must have a current GPA of 2.5 or higher and be a current student.
Accounting
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power - Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power - Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must be accepted or currently enrolled as a full-time student in any program at Mitchell Technical College.
Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$500
2 AVAIL.
John And Diane Weber “Career Change” Endowed Scholarship
John and Diane Weber Family and Friends
This scholarship was established in 2015 by the daughters of Diane Weber, wife of former Culinary Academy of South Dakota instructor and Mitchell Tech alum, John Weber. Diane's early adult years were spent in the Peace Corp, working at Bell Telephone and teaching German and English after college. The scholarship honors Diane's desire in 1974 to change her career and her enrollment at Mitchell Tech to become a Clinical Lab Technician. While attending Mitchell Tech she met John, completed her education, and then spent several years working as a Clinical Lab Technician.
The scholarships will be awarded in January each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power - Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Full time enrollment in a program at Mitchell Technical College to prepare for a career change
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Program instructor recommendation
Documented employment of 10 hours or more per week
Completion of current online scholarship application during the open application period time frame
