Program Assistants
What is a Program Assistant?
A Program Assistant is someone who provides counseling, referrals, or other direct services to victims of abuse, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or sexual assault as part of their job or volunteer work, and has completed the Safe at Home training and certification process. If you would like to request an in-person training for your organization or group, please contact khetrick@utah.gov.
Upcoming Program Assistant Certification Virtual Trainings
(Required to attend one to become a Certified Program Assistant)
Tuesday, May 14th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday, May 23rd, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upcoming Certified Program Assistant Online Application Demo and Q & A Sessions
(Optional to attend if you would like to see the online application prior to accessing it or you have questions that have come up since you attended a certification training)
More trainings will be added in the future. Check this page for details and to register.
If you have already completed your certification, you should have received information on accessing the password-protected online application and will receive paper applications in the mail soon. If you are certified and have not received an email, contact khetrick@utah.gov.
What do Program Assistants do?
Certified Program Assistants meet with potential program participants, determine if the program is a good fit for the victim they are working with, and assist them with completing the application. They work with applicants to complete the program and then submit it to the Safe at Home Program on the applicant's behalf. Victims are required to meet with a Certified Program Assistant in order to enroll in the program. Applying directly to the Safe at Home Program without an outside program assistant is not possible.
To find a list of Certified Program Assistants, visit the How to Enroll page.