Sinclair Community College

Social Service Assistant (SSA.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

The Social Service Assistant Certificate is designed to provide the tools needed for employment with human service agencies emphasizing the skills of: communication, critical analysis of social problems, mediation, and investigative techniques. The inclusion of Mental Health Technology 1130, Introduction to Addictive Illness, provides an opportunity for the student to secure a Chemical Dependency Certified Assistant Certificate after state mandated criteria is met.

Prerequisites: Other (This certificate is restricted to inmates enrolled in the Advanced Job Training Program at Dayton Correctional Institution, Pickaway Correctional Institution, Allen Correctional Institution, Southeastern Correctional Institution, and other participating correctional institutions.)

Program Outcomes

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Demonstrate understanding of cultural and social diversity issues

Utilize effective oral communication skills.

Achieve proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of addictive illnesses.

Obtain skills in the recognition of issues pertaining to the inmate population.

Curriculum

BIS 1100

Introduction to Computers & Keyboarding

2 credit hours

BIS 1120

Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours

CJS 1106

Transition Skills

3 credit hours

CJS 2145

Correctional Case Management

3 credit hours

CJS 2200

Human Relations, Mediation, & Conflict Resolution

3 credit hours

COM 2206

Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours

SOC 1101

Introduction to Sociology

3 credit hours

SOC 2130

Sociology of Family Violence

3 credit hours

SOC 2205

Social Problems

3 credit hours

MHT 1130

Introduction to Addictive Illness

3 credit hours

Social Service Assistant (SSA.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Demonstrate understanding of cultural and social diversity issues

Utilize effective oral communication skills.

Achieve proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of addictive illnesses.

Obtain skills in the recognition of issues pertaining to the inmate population.

Curriculum

2 credit hours BIS 1100: Introduction to Computers & Keyboarding

3 credit hours BIS 1120: Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours CJS 1106: Transition Skills

3 credit hours CJS 2145: Correctional Case Management

3 credit hours CJS 2200: Human Relations, Mediation, & Conflict Resolution

3 credit hours COM 2206: Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours SOC 1101: Introduction to Sociology

3 credit hours SOC 2130: Sociology of Family Violence

3 credit hours SOC 2205: Social Problems

3 credit hours MHT 1130: Introduction to Addictive Illness

BIS 1100 Introduction to Computers & Keyboarding
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Business Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Students will learn: computer terminology and basic computer skills (such as file management), understand basic operating system terminology and learn the graphical user interface; students will learn the development of "touch" keyboarding, including the ten-key numeric keypad. (By the end of the course, student must perform keyboard speed and accuracy on three-minute timed writings at a minimum of 20 wpm with three or fewer errors.)

BIS 1120 Computer Concepts & Applications
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Business Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduces students to personal computer concepts including hardware, system software, application software and the Internet. Learn the components of computer systems and develop a broad understanding of computer hardware and emerging technologies. Utilize productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database. Learn Internet concepts that will allow them to use email systems and currently popular Web browsers to work with websites and Internet applications.

CJS 1106 Transition Skills
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Engage students in the process of building a personal portfolio that includes career and financial goals, a professional resume, job search process, a personal budget, a savings and investment plan and access to community resource information. This course will address the process of community re-entry from a personal, social and occupational perspective.

CJS 2145 Correctional Case Management
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Survey of case management theories and approaches for criminal offenders. Understanding of intervention strategies for different types of offenders in institutional and community-based correctional programs.

CJS 2200 Human Relations, Mediation, & Conflict Resolution
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Examination of cultural differences and the handling of special needs population by the criminal justice system, including current trends in meeting community needs. Emphasis on development of the knowledge and skill sets required of the criminal justice professional to address the needs and issues of diverse clientele throughout the criminal justice process. Strategies for mediation, conflict resolution and critical incident management for law enforcement and corrections personnel, including hostage negotiation.

COM 2206 Interpersonal Communication
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Exploration of the development, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships. The focus is on effective verbal and nonverbal interactions between two people, highlighting methods of initiating and maintaining effective communication with, and understanding of, others through learning and applying interpersonal communication theory.

SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Sociology
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

A critical analysis of contemporary American society with review of major sociological theories, research methods, culture, socialization, groups, social structure, social institutions, deviance, social inequalities, social processes and social change.

SOC 2130 Sociology of Family Violence
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Sociology
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Sociological explanation of the nature and scope of family violence: child abuse, spousal abuse, elder abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional abuse. Analysis of social and legal implications; intervention and prevention will be explored.

SOC 2205 Social Problems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Sociology
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

An introduction to social problems facing large, complex societies using sociological theories and methodology to examine causes, treatments and solutions. Among the topics discussed are: mental illness, health care, alcohol and drug abuse, violence, crime, delinquency, inequality, poverty, immigration, family, global and environmental issues.

MHT 1130 Introduction to Addictive Illness
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mental Health Tech
Division: Life and Health Sciences

Theories and fundamentals of addictive illness and physical/mental effects of psychoactive drugs. Dynamics of addictive illness on persons, families and society. Knowledge of disease concept, stigmas, identification, assessment, trends in treatment and relapse process. Develop insights, challenge biases and identify personal and professional issues. Elements of professional/ethical behaviors.

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