Community Support Worker – Associate Certificate

Program Details

Credential Received

Associate Certificate in Community Support Worker

Overview

Program Summary

An exciting professional development opportunity for experienced support workers!

The Community Support Worker (CSW) Associate Certificate is an option available only to experienced, employed learners. Eligible students take six Education Assistant & Community Support Worker (EACSW) courses to receive their CSW Associate Certificate, and they then have the opportunity to ladder into the EACSW regular certificate program if they choose to continue their education.

The CSW Associate Certificate can lead to entrance into the EACSW Program. After completing the EACSW requirements, graduates can then continue toward a second year in the Human Services Diploma, laddering into university degree programs in child and youth care, social work or community rehabilitation.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplines
2. Use effective interpersonal skills including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts
3. Understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing
4. Practice from an ethic of inclusivity
5. Establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally
6. Engage in critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Potential candidates must be currently employed with a local community living organization and have a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent employment in the field.

• English 12, or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or higher or a minimum LPI score of Level 4

Additional Requirements

Applicants will submit:

• A letter from their employer stating their current position and employment history
• A current resumé
• Official transcripts from previous educational settings and demonstration of college-level English requirement (unless special consideration)
• Two letters of reference
• A 250-word (one typed page) summary stating why they are interested in entering the program

Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and a grade of a “C” or better in all semester courses.

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