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Human Services Technician Program
Qualities
of HSTs
Would You
Made A Good Human Services Technician?
This may be a difficult
question to answer, but these questions might help:
- Do you enjoy working
with people?
- How well do you
accept people who are different than yourself?
- Do you feel committed
to the concept of increasing other's independence?
- Have you had experience
providing direct care to others?
- Are you inquisitive,
eager to learn new ideas and techniques?
- Are you inspired
to stand up for and speak for those who are unable to do so?
- Do you have a desire
to help others improve their quality of life?
"THE
PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT PEOPLE"
CANDIDATES SHOULD
POSSESS:
- Excellent written
and verbal communication skills
- Sensitivity to the
needs of others
- Organizational skills
- A strong sense of
self
- The ability to work
independently with minimal supervision
- A friendly, positive
attitude
- Patience
- The ability to be
a good team member
- An energetic manner
- Good judgment and
decision making skills
- A personality style
which enjoys all types
of people
Human Services Careers are very fulfilling. There are few things
as rewarding as seeing a client become less dependent, healthier, living
life to his/her fullest potential and enjoying the things we all want
and need to make us feel valued and worthwhile.