Program Overview
The Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma is a comprehensive 60-week program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to provide compassionate, effective support to individuals and communities. This program prepares students for careers in social services, healthcare, and community support organizations, focusing on helping individuals enhance their quality of life.
Career Opportunities
Community Support Worker
Residential Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Addiction Support Worker
Case Worker / Case Manager
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Youth Support Worker
Outreach Worker
Courses
- Foundations for Community Support Work
- Interpersonal Communication & Helping Skills
- Professional Ethics & Boundaries
- Mental Health & Addictions
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Awareness
- Documentation & Case Management
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Community Resources & Advocacy
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Case Management & Service Coordination
- Supporting Complex Needs & Vulnerable Populations
- Professional Practice, Self-Care & Employment Readiness
- Legal Systems, Client Rights & Court Documentation
- Digital Documentation, EMR & Workplace Technology
- Community Program Planning & Support Strategies
- Housing Support & Homelessness Awareness
- Practicum – 5 Weeks / 200 Hours
