Community Support Workers serve an important role in 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.
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 quickly equip students for the job market.
Key Areas Covered:
Family dynamics and child development
Pathophysiology of addiction
Communication and counseling techniques
Palliative care and mental health support
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
Course 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 weekdays or weekends. This flexibility ensures that students can tailor their education to fit their individual schedules and career goals.
