Community Support Workers (CSWs) are dedicated paraprofessionals committed to improving the quality of life for individuals facing diverse developmental challenges. CSWs administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services including life-skills workshops, personal planning, personal care, support programs, and more for a variety of vulnerable community members with developmental disabilities.
CSWs can find work in environments such as:
- School Systems
- Government Agencies
- Homeless Shelters
- Women’s Shelters
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Mental Health Centers
- Community Living Organizations
This Community Support Worker program includes 15 courses and two practicum placements, one early in the program to develop in students the understanding of what the responsibilities of a position as a CSW are in the community and a second, longer, practicum so students can gain relevant work experience before graduation. Graduates will obtain additional third-party certifications in: First Aid (level 1), Foodsafe (level 1), WHMIS, and CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Winter (January 2025) applications are now open!
The CSW textbook list will be available soon.
**Textbooks are mandatory for those classes that require them.
Payment terms:
Full program tuition payment is due on or before the first day of the semester. If registering for a course after the start of semester, all fees are due in full upon registration.
For students who are taking the program on a course by course basis, tuition for individual courses are due at the time of registration for the course(s).