Community Service Worker

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

This program is designed to provide employment-ready and comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will achieve certificates of completion for Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), First Aid and CPR, Level C in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on community service capacity in the social service industry. Skill development is delivered in three areas; Computer & Business Office Skills, CSW administrative/clinical and 160 hours work experience.

DURATION: 40 weeks

THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE

Comprehensive community service worker knowledge, including psychology, sociology, family life, mental health, addictions, criminology, at-risk populations, case management, counseling, ethics, business communication, report writing, and government and social services.
Full range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, and personal and professional development.
On-site work experience through participation in a 160-hour placement at an approved CSW facility.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province-specific ministry requirements).
Grade 12 or equivalent, or Mature Student Status with successful completion of admissions testing
Completion of Wonderlic SLE admission test with minimum score of 18.
Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements.
Other tests (e.g., TB Test) or proof of vaccinations (e.g., Hepatitis B) may be required by industry prior to placement.
Good command of the English language – both written and oral and Completion of standard registration form.

AOLCC has turned the page by applying technology in a whole new style of learning, whereby students have the opportunity to learn and participate in a virtual classroom. Courseware and lessons are delivered utilizing textbooks, software and online digital media in addition to a live lecture every day. With the click of a button, students enter the Virtual Classroom, where their instructor is waiting to deliver a live lesson and answer questions in real time.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Healthcare and social assistance
Youth centres
Youth protection services
Civic and social services
Out-patient care centres
Local community service centres (e.g., CLSC)
Emergency relief services

Duration: 36 WeeksHours: 920

If working with people, socially, mentally and emotionally challenged ids your forte, then the Community Service Worker Program at the Academy of Learning Mississauga is the program for you. To make a career out of helping others live a better and fruitful life, can now be a rewarding career as well.

This program trains students to provide many types of assistance to people in the community, from determining eligibility for welfare and health programs and counseling on child care to helping adults as well as children with physical and mental problems as well as those involved in drug abuse as well as physical abuse.

The program helps students determine and locate appropriate social service agencies such as those providing health care and physical and mental rehabilitation. Working closely with Counselors, social workers, activists, health professional, child care workers, addiction workers, mental health professionals as well as others related to the same field.A graduate from the Academy of learning Mississauga will be competent and trained professional who can work well with a team as well as without supervision.