| Province | Manitoba, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Willis College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 52 Weeks |
| Program Intakes | |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | Manitoba Student Aid, Scholarship, Bursary, Line Of Credit |
Become An Addictions & Community Services WorkerAre you a caring, compassionate person who wants to help others? Do you care about mental health in your community? Do you enjoy serving others and helping them be the best version of themselves? If so, then our Addictions and Community Services Worker with a practicum diploma program might be right for you. Not only do we teach community services worker skills, but we have also added addictions training, to better prepare you for your new career.Community Service Workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services and assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems. Graduates work in social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities, and other establishments.Earn industry certifications employers wantYou will obtain certifications in:Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)First Aid/CPR with Red Cross3 Additional Industry Certifications & Certificates which employers demandIs this Addictions Community Services Worker program right for you?This program is an excellent fit for:Someone who is caring works well in a team atmosphere, and is passionate about helping othersA mature student who has previous job experience looking to enhance and develop new or existing skills that are relevant in today?s job marketA recent graduate who wants to specialize in an emerging and in-demand health fieldSomeone who wants to fast-track to a new and exciting career in healthcareSomeone seeking fast, hands-on skills training in addictions community services worker courses?Total program length is 52 weeksIn-Campus42 weeks of theory, 6 weeks practicum placement Up to 4 weeks of breaksOnline42 weeks of theory, 6 weeks practicum placement Up to 2 weeks of breaksOur Ottawa campus is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
