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Community Support Worker

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.

• Roles & functions of the Community Support Worker
• Computers and communication skills
• Psychology and counseling
• Ethics and philosophy
• Behaviour and cognition
• Assessment and recording techniques
• Life skills training techniques
• Program planning and implementation
• Crisis prevention, handling, debriefing
• Dual diagnosis
• Medication and pharmacology
• Physical disabilities and personal care
• Personal service planning
• Professional driving
• Employability skills
• Clinical work experience

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:

• First Aid for Health Care Providers
• Food Safe
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

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.

 

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