Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker

Community Support Workers serve an important role in the society by providing the needed social support meeting the physical, mental, and social needs of vulnerable individuals. With the currently evolving state of the world, there has been a steep rise in cases of addiction, substance abuse, mental illnesses as well as disabilities creating an increased demand for social support. ABHI empowers individuals who seek to fill this role by providing hands-on-training. Our carefully crafted curriculum delivers the courses in a timely and effective manner making our students job-ready without dragging out the learning process.

Account

Length

57 Weeks
Credential

Credential

Diploma
Availability

Availability

Available
Money

Median Starting Salary

21.82+

Program Overview

The program enlightens students about various family dynamics and how it impacts the development of children and young adults, exploring the issues that are relevant at each stage of development including the challenges of puberty, sexual awareness, psychological and social issues. Furthermore, understanding the pathophysiology of addiction is studied to aid CSWs provide sufferers with the support necessary to help them on their journey to recovery. Our seasoned instructors help prospective CSWs in developing the right communication and counseling techniques, helping individuals navigate the complexities of their relationships with others. We train you to be knowledgeable in terms of palliative care support to the terminally ill as well as their families. And, with recognizing and managing some mental illnesses using the right psychosocial skills. Our diploma qualifies you to work in the following fields:

  • Assisted Living Facility and Group Home Worker
  • Respite Worker
  • Child/Young Adult Worker
  • Teenage Pregnancy Worker
  • Women’s Shelter Worker
  • Newcomers Service Worker
  • Adult Care Worker
  • Community Access Worker
  • Youth Support Worker
  • Employment Programs
  • Public Schools

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The course delivery is aimed at giving the students industry relevant skills and techniques to meet the demands of the field. By the end of their program, students should have acquired the following:

  • Effective counseling skills that deal with the different problem areas that vulnerable individuals struggle with.
  • Understanding the pathophysiology of substance abuse and knowing the recent industry standard methods of management.
  • Knowledge of the different stages of development as well as possible challenges faced at each stage for both children and adolescents.
  • Provision of quality palliative and respite care while also providing support for the families involved.
  • Understanding the effects of living with mental illnesses.
  • Equipped with the right knowledge and skills for crisis intervention.
  • Connecting individuals with the right access to social and community support, resources and services.


BUSINESS HOURS
MON. - FRI. 9:00AM – 6:00PM
SAT. 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Red Deer Office

210, 5009 50 AVE

    RED DEER, AB, CANADA

    T4N 4B2

403-986-9998

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Calgary Office

220, 3510 29 STREET NE

    CALGARY, AB, CANADA

    T1Y 6ZB

403-986-9998

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Edmonton Office

10150 156 STREET NW

    EDMONTON, AB, CANADA

    T5P 2P9

403-986-9998

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Red Deer Office

210, 5009 50 Ave

    Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

    T4N 4B2

403-986-9998

Directions



Calgary Office

220, 3510 29 Street NE

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    T1Y 6ZB

403-986-9998

Directions



Edmonton Office

10150-156 Street NW

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    TSP 2P9

403-986-9998

Directions



Business Hours

Mon. - Fri. 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Sat. 9:00AM – 4:00PM

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