Community Support Worker Diploma

In this course students will look at addictions in today’s world. Drugs and their use present a social paradox, combining the potential for good and for bad. As a society and as individuals we can be the beneficiaries of drugs or their victims. Students will look at various drugs, alcohol and process addictions and their effects on individuals and society

In this course students will learn the skills necessary for dealing with clients and co-workers. Students will learn a variety of tips and techniques which they will develop through role play in the classroom. Customer service skills and interpersonal skills will be developed which will aid the student in the workplace environment.

In this course students will focus on themes of cultural diversity in contemporary Canadian society within a world perspective. Students will understand the dynamic structure and definition of the institution of the family and family issues. Students will be given the tools for an ongoing process of observation, understanding and analysis of marital and family relationships and organizations

This course will introduce students to the world of psychology. Students will be presented topics such as biology and behaviour, learning, memory, development, personality theory and assessment, psychological disorders, therapies and social psychology.

In this section students will study human development from infancy, childhood, adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood; and the end of life. Students will look at development from a Canadian perspective and the distinctiveness that being Canadian has on our development.

In this course students will look at interviewing strategies in counseling from a Canadian perspective. Students will be introduced to basic concepts and models to help learners understand the theory and reasoning behind the use of interviewing counseling skills. Students will see realistic examples that illustrate concepts in action. Students will also participate in challenging exercises that promote skill development, conceptual understanding and self-awareness. Also covered are the Canadian Counselling Association and the Canadian Association of Social workers code of ethics as well as counselling within a culturally diverse setting.

In this course students will look at the skills that are needed to work effectively in teams. They will discuss different types of teams and the roles of team members. Students will also look at group problem solving and decision making. The role of a nurturing positive person and mentor/coach will also be topics of conversation.

In this course students will be introduced to sociology. Students will understand how our society and the groups to which we belong influence us. Students will learn how groups locally or in some far off part of the world allow us to gain insights into our own selves.

In this course students will look at psychological disorders and therapies. Topics will include: what is abnormal, anxiety disorders, somatoform and dissociative disorders, schizophrenia and mood disorders. Therapies such as insight therapies, behaviour therapy, cognitive therapy and biological therapies will be discussed.

In this course, students will be introduced to Social Work practice from a Canadian perspective. Students will cover topics that include theoretical and conceptual cases of Canadian Social Work Practice; Socio-Political factors influencing Canadian Social Work, practice methods, service delivery and practice issues. Students will also learn about high risk populations in Canadian society.

In this course students will learn a practical approach to writing and editing letters, memos, and reports. Students will see sample letters that are both models of good writing and examples of areas for improvement. Job application and oral presentation skills are also covered.

Students will look at several examples of contemporary practice. This will allow them to understand the three precepts of community social work; 1) the local identification of need, 2) the local identification of solution, 3) the mobilization of collective response.  Students will do a research project outlining the community resources that are available to them as Community Service workers. They will get to know their community through onsite visits, telephone calls, website surfing etc. The research project should outline what is available in the community and what is lacking in the community.

This seminar provides an opportunity for the student to apply the techniques and processes for developing a career path and to learn lifetime tools and skills. Topics include career planning, job searching, developing career search documents, refining interviewing skills and preparing for a new position

The internship component of the program is the practical application of a student’s knowledge and skills in an industry environment. The industry shall be directly related to the student’s program of study. The internship requires full-time day attendance working in the industry setting.

The internship component of the program is the practical application of a student’s knowledge and skills in an industry environment. The industry shall be directly related to the student’s program of study. The internship requires full-time day attendance working in the industry setting. The duration of the internship is one month, during which the student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 4 weeks of work experience.