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A Life Changing Career: |
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Make a Positive Impact in the Lives of Others as a Respected
COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER |
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"Begin a Rewarding Professional Career in Community & Social Work in Only 35 Weeks"
If you enjoy helping others and are looking for a job that could be both personally and professional rewarding, a career in Social Services could be perfect for you. As a Professional Community Service Worker you'll provide essential insight and assistance to community organizations and will advocate for and aid persons with special needs. |
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New Professionals in High Demand |
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Community & Social Services is a growing field. As knowledge and understanding of Community & Social Workers rises, so does the demand for skilled professionals in this career. Community Service Workers are employed in many areas including social services, community services, government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, school boards, juvenile residential facilities, addiction treatment centres, correctional facilities and more.
"According to Canadian Government Labour Statistics, the average wage for Community Service Workers in the GTA area is $20.00 per hour."
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Resolving Personal and Social Problems |
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You'll feel confident approaching the dynamic demands for a Community Service Worker after gaining highly-focussed training and experience in counselling skills, life span development, social science and social work theory and practice.
You'll learn how to help people to promote their rights and meet their responsibilities in ways that empower them. This course will focus on addressing multicultural backgrounds, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family issues, substance abuse, etc. Students will acquire the necessary abilities to accomplish the following tasks:
- Create and maintain a helping relationship
- Apply effective communication and interactive skills
- Assess individual, family, group or community needs
- Set goals and develop appropriate intervention methods
- Implement strategies to increase client's problem-solving abilities
- Identify and mobilize community resources relevant to client's need
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Field Placement: Nothing Beats On-the-Job Experience |
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You'll make a smooth transition from training into the professional setting and will start your new career with confidence after gaining plenty of hands-on, practical experience in a real work setting before you graduate. Some students are even offered jobs with their placement employers. You could land a great job while you're still in school!
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Flexible Schedules to Fit Your Lifestyle |
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In the Community Service Worker Program at Evergreen College you can choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle. Our course is offered Full-Time and Part-Time. We recognize that our students have a variety of responsibilities. Whatever your unique situation, Evergreen has a program that works for you.
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Discover Your Funding Opportunities |
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Your education is an investment in your future. At Evergreen College we realize that all students come from unique financial backgrounds. There are many options when it comes to financing your education including HRDC sponsorship for individuals receiving EI or OW, programs for recipients of WSIB & ODSP, Instalment Payment Plans, Bursaries, Scholarships, Loans, Lines of Credit and more..
Our Financial Aid experts can help you navigate your funding options and discover the financing solution that's right for you.
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Is a Rewarding Career in Community Service Right for you? |
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If you're interested in learning more about your possible career opportunities as a Community Service Worker and exploring if this is the right career path for you, fill out the form to receive a FREE Career Information Kit. A helpful Evergreen College Career Advisor will assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.
For immediate questions, give us a call at 416-365-0505 (Toronto) or 905-566-0507 (Mississauga)
Fill out the Online Inquiry to learn more about the (full-time/part-time) ) Community Service Worker program from Evergreen College.
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