Community Service and Addictions Worker
Be employment-ready in just 51 weeks. Internship included!
Take the program online or in-class by filling out our form and selecting the nearest campus to you. Embark on your educational journey with the flexibility to study either online or in-class; the decision is entirely yours!
Our Community Service and Addictions Worker diploma program prepares you to support to people who are facing physical, mental health and/or addiction challenges and includes a practicum for real-world experience.
You’re less than a year away from a whole new career path. Contact us today for more information!
Community Service and Addictions Worker Program Highlights
- Prepare for a rewarding career path in youth centres, family services, rehabilitation centres, mental health agencies, substance abuse centres, correctional facilities and more
- Gain a strong knowledge and understanding of addiction and mental health
- Learn to interview clients to understand their skills and needs and connect them with programs and services that will help them thrive
- Learn to track client progress, provide support and counselling and implement appropriate prevention and crisis intervention strategies when needed
- Study report writing, case management, life span development, Psychology and Sociology fundamentals and at-risk populations
- Receive hands-on training in Microsoft Word applications
- Get real-world work experience and apply your skills during a 160-hour work placement
Get your diploma using our exclusive Integrated Learning System™ (ILS), a self-directed learning experience that is unique to the Academy of Learning Career College. At AOLCC, we understand that you have your own individual strengths and learning style. With ILS, you choose the pace at which you study so you can fully master one topic before moving on to the next. Learning coaches are available to guide you with personalized attention whenever you need it.
Let the Academy of Learning Career College help you launch a new career with knowledge, skill and confidence. Use our form to get more information on our Community Service and Addictions Worker program today!