Community Service Worker

Westervelt College’s Community Service Worker Diploma Program helps to fast-track you towards a rewarding career path as an advocate for the most vulnerable members of the community. In less than one year, you’ll gain the necessary skills and career-focused training needed to work as an Intake Worker, Residential Counsellor, Rehabilitation or Community Support Worker and more!

Program Highlights

• Accelerated courses in the legal aspects of social work, the Human Health Service Model, Sociology, Psychology, Canadian Social Policy, Substance Abuse, Human Sexuality, Human Development and more
• Modules on First Aid/CPR, Crisis Prevention Intervention and Communication Skills
• A work placement that provides an opportunity to you put your skills and training into practice, to work alongside professionals in the field and give you valuable experience, insight and confidence
• And much more!

You’ll get assistance with promoting your new skills, writing a resume and cover letter and developing your job search and interviewing skills. You’ll also receive ongoing post-graduation support from our Graduate Employment Services Department and access to the Westervelt Employer Network.

Use our online form to learn more about our Community Service Worker Diploma Program. We’ll give you more information on the admissions procedure, financing options, field-related work placements and more. With flexible start dates, you can start the program as soon as you’re ready.  Why wait? Let Westervelt College put you on the career path doing something you love!