The Community Support Worker (CSW) program at ABHI prepares students to support individuals facing physical, mental, and social challenges. With rising needs due to addiction, mental health issues, and disabilities, our program provides practical training and a focused curriculum to equip students for the job market quickly.
- Duration
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57 Weeks
- Credential
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Diploma
- Delivery Mode
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Hybrid Learning
- Median Starting Salary
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$33,280.00 - $49,920.00
Upcoming Intakes
Starts every month
Program Overview
Community Support Workers play an important role in society by providing the social support needed to meet 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.
Program Outline
- MS Office Application
- Soft Skills Development
- Introduction to Social Work in Canada
- Ethics and History of Social Work
- Social Work Theories and Practice Models
- Child Welfare and Client-Centered Health Care
- Counseling and Mental Health Skills
- Cultural Competency and Crisis Intervention
- Practicum
Flexible Scheduling Options: ABHI offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate students' needs. Courses can be taken on weekdays or weekends. This flexibility ensures that students can tailor their education to fit their individual schedules and career goals.
Career Opportunities
- Assisted Living and Group Home Worker
- Respite and Child/Young Adult Worker
- Women’s Shelter and Newcomers Service Worker
- Community Access and Youth Support Worker
- Employment Programs and Public Schools
