Community Service Worker Diploma Program

One-year Diploma
2 semesters
Duration: 46 weeks
Total hours: 875 (Theory Class) Internship: 200 hrs (optional)

Make a difference in your community as a Community Service Worker with our 46-week program! Become equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to be a leader in the human services and community welfare field.

Highlights

This program prepares those interested in serving their community with a comprehensive curriculum that covers sociology, psychology, and other social science foundations. By the end of the program, students will be armed with the knowledge and skills to counsel and assist individuals (and their families) in personal and social situations. The practicum placement is optional, and students can graduate without placement.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program can find employment opportunities in social service and government agencies, community centers, help centers, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centers, school boards, correctional facilities, and other establishments.

Potential Future Title

Community Service Worker, Community Counsellor-Social Services, Community and Social Services Worker

Program Details

What You Will Learn

The Course consists of 14 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and in the internship.

Introduction to Community Service Worker
Social Welfare, Diversity, and Awareness
Social Work Practice with Family
Couples and Family Relationship
Oriented Case Management
Environmental Issues
Crisis Intervention
Bereavement and the Elderly
Understanding Human Behavior
Respond to Abuse
Volunteer Management
Counselling Skills
Report Writing for Community Service Workers
MOUS Skills

Admission Requirements

An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
English Preparation Program - Advanced Level or Academic Preparation Program Required for Certain International students