Community Support Worker/Educational Assistant

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the social services sector, Community Support Work is right for you. Community Support Workers support people with developmental challenges, mental illnesses and physical disabilities to enjoy a better quality of life. They support people throughout the community, in homes, schools and a variety of programs.

What You'll Learn:

Besides learning the roles and functions of the Community Support Worker, the program is grounded in a solid understanding of psychology and ethics. The program is also designed to enhance the student's competence and confidence in all human interactions.

Program Length:

10 months (Includes two 6 week practicums)

Program Schedule:

Monday 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:37 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

Friday 9:00 am - 12:37 pm

Certificate includes:

Requirements of the job:

Creativity and innovative thinking, empathy, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting others.

Employment Outlook:

Community Support Workers are in high demand. They provide educational assistance in schools and mental health support in community-based programs. Community Support Workers work across a diverse spectrum of settings and schedules, including homes, employment centres and day programs.

 

Contact Us

Riverside College
33919 Dewdney Trunk Road
Mission, B.C. Canada
V2V 6Y4
Tel: 604-814-0446
Fax: 604-814 0447

Riverside Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm*

*After hours appointments may be available Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 6:30 pm.

New students registering for a Trade or Career Program must make an appointment with the school councellor. Please call 604-814-0446 during office hours to make an appointment.

Graduated students upgrading an academic course(s) with Continuing Education do not require an appointment to register.

Email: Riverside College

News & Events

Community Cares Mental Health Response Training. FREE training online or in class. Registration Information.

Continuing Education: Pre- registration begins June 10th for Continuing Education Courses beginning in the Fall of 2013. Graduated students upgrading an academic course(s) with Continuing Education do not require an appointment to register. Non-Graduated students require an appointment with the counsellor to develop a course plan for graduation. Please call 604-814-0446 during office hours to make an appointment.

Registration now CLOSED for Continuing Education for this school year. SUMMER SCHOOL IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADULT STUDENTS.

Summer School for school age non-graduated students. Registration Information

Professional Development Day: May 17th . Classes not in session and campus closed

Victoria Day Holiday: May 20th. Classes not in session and campus closed.

Commencement Ceremony and Banquet: June 5th . Click here for details

Last day of school for Transitions Program students and last day of academic classes: June 18

Provincial Exams: June 19-24

Report Cards issued: June 28

Official Transcripts for the 2012-13 school year will be mailed out to students by the Ministry of Education the first week of August 2013. High School Diplomas will be ready for pick up in the office in September 2013.

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Provincial exam results available online

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