Community Services WorkerCommunity Services Workers provide many types of assistance to people in the community, from determining eligibility for social assistance and health programs and counselling on child care to helping clients with physical and mental problems and those involved in drug and substance abuse.
Program Listing of Courses:
IS 103 Computers and Application Software
This course introduces the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, Internet Explorer browser, and file management.
CS140 Community Services in Canada
In this course, students will be introduced to Social Welfare from a Canadian perspective. Students will cover topics that include a Program overview, the service delivery system and meeting the needs of Canadians through programs and services and will have the opportunity to review practice issues.
CS135 Effective Team work and Group Process
In this course, students will look at the skills that are needed to work effectively in teams. They will discuss different types of teams and the roles of team members. Students will also look at group problem solving and decision-making. A team exercise will provide a practice opportunity. The role of a nurturing positive person and mentor/coach will also be topics of conversation.
CS165 Researching Your Local Community
In this course, students will research and understand the profile of the local community. Students will look at local history, geography, transportation, population characteristics, and employment, housing, education, and health and welfare resources. Community visits will allow the student to identify resources and possible employment locations under supervision.
EN115 Business Communications and Report Writing
In this course, students will learn a practical approach to writing and editing letters, memos, and reports. Students will see sample letters that are both models of good writing and examples of areas for improvement. Oral presentation skills supplemented with visual and graphic aids are also covered.
CS126/CS 127 Introduction to Sociology & Criminology
In the Sociology course, students will understand how our society and the groups to which we belong influence us. Students will learn how groups locally or in some far off part of the world allow us to gain insights into our own selves. In Criminology, students will learn concepts of crime, law and criminology; Theories of the Causes of Crime, and Crime Typologies.
IS107 Computer Fundamentals
This course presents and explores the features of Microsoft Word. Emphasis will be placed on keyboarding skills in the section. Various documents are created, edited and printed, using features such as spell checker, edit and tool commands, tables, mail merges and formatting tools.
CS120 Introduction to Psychology
This course will introduce students to the World of Psychology. Students will be presented topics such as Biology and Behaviour , Learning, Memory, Development, Personality Theory and Assessment, Psychological Disorders, Therapies and Social Psychology. Under the heading, Social Psychology students will learn about social perception, attraction, conformity, obedience, and compliance as well as group influence.
CS165 Introduction to Mental Health
In this course students will look at mental health and mental disorders, psychological disorders and therapies. Topics will include: What is normal, abnormal, anxiety disorders, somatoform and dissociative disorders, schizophrenia and mood disorders. Therapies such as insight therapies, behaviour therapy, cognitive therapies and biological therapies will be learned.
CS115 The Canadian Family Dynamic
In this course, students will focus on themes of cultural diversity in contemporary Canadian society within a world perspective. Students will understand the dynamic structure and definition of the institution of the family and family issues. Students will be given the tools for an ongoing process of observation, understanding and analysis of marital and family relationships and organizations.
CS200 Life-Span Psychology and Development
In this section, students will study human development from infancy, childhood, adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood; and the end of life. Students will look at development from a Canadian perspective and the distinctiveness that being Canadian has on our development.
CS125 Populations at Risk
In this course, students will learn about High Risk Populations in Canadian society. They will look at programs for these specific target groups in a counselling context. Primary focus is on Canada's welfare system and at risk populations in respect to the welfare system.
CS105 Introduction to Addictions
In this course, students will look at addictions in today's world. Legal and illegal drugs and their use present a social paradox, combining the potential for good and for bad. As a society and as individuals we can be the beneficiaries of drugs or their victims. Students will look at various drugs and their effects on individuals and society.
CS110 Professional Skills for the Service Worker
In this course, students will learn the skills necessary for dealing with clients and co-workers. Students will learn a variety of tips and techniques, which they will develop through role-play in the classroom. Customer service skills and interpersonal skills will be developed which will aid the student in the workplace environment.
CS130 Counselling
In this course, students will look at interviewing strategies in counseling from a Canadian perspective. Students will be introduced to basic concepts and models to help learners understand the theory and reasoning behind the use of counseling skills. Students will see realistic examples that illustrate concepts in action and will learn about counselling within a culturally diverse setting . Students will also participate in challenging exercises that promote skill development, conceptual understanding and self-awareness. Also covered are the Canadian Counselling Association and the Canadian Association of Social workers code of ethics.
CS150 Interviewing Techniques
This course will teach students to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes for effective interviewing. Students will be introduced to basic concepts and models to help learners understand the theory and reasoning behind the use of skills. Students will be provided a range of realistic examples that illustrate concepts in action.
WE 294 Internship
The internship component of the program is the practical application of a student's knowledge and skills in a work environment. The setting shall be directly related to the student's program of study. The internship requires full-time day attendance working in the field.
CERTIFICATE COURSES
MS 100 First Aid and CPR 16 hours
- This 2-day course is designed to bring students to the St. John's Ambulance Standard Level First Aid and Level A CPR.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate 16 hours
- Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc (CPI) mandatory to work in hostels
A.S.I.S.T. Certificate 16 hours
- Living Works Education (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Elder Abuse Prevention Training Certificate 4 hours
- The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Internship Hours: 225
Total Hours: 1145
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