Community Support Worker - Social Services
Community and social service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services (life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs and other community and social service programs). They assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, group homes, correctional facilities and other establishments.
Community and social service workers may interview clients to obtain their case histories and other background information. They may prepare intake reports, assess their clients and investigate their eligibility for social benefits. If necessary, they will refer their clients to other social services. Later, they meet again with their clients to assess their progress, give them support and discuss any difficulties or problems. Community and social service workers may work in schools as para-professionals assisting with children with special needs along side occupational therapists or provide respite for families with children with special needs.
This work is done under the supervision of social workers or health care professionals. They also can assist in evaluating the effectiveness of these treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioural changes and responses to interventions. Community and social service workers maintain contact with other social service agencies involved with their clients to provide information and to obtain feedback on clients’ overall progress.
Note: CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe will be completed during the program.
Career Opportunities
Child and Youth Care Worker; Women’s Shelter Worker; Family Place Worker; Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker; Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Surrey
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Nursing
Healthcare
Health Sciences
Healthcare
Law and Legal Administration
This campus is conveniently located beside the King George SkyTrain station and is within an educational hub in the Surrey community.
At this campus, you’ll find knowledgeable and supportive instructors guiding smaller classes, which results in more attention tailored to your individual learning style. Several of our courses use the G2 system, an easy-to-access, environmentally-responsible system that allows students to learn using modern technology and e-book technology.
With more than just a classroom, this modern campus has space where students can study, eat lunch, or just relax. The newly refurbished area is also a place for campus barbeques, potlucks, and a chance for students to get to know one another.
You will be able to find the following programs at the Surrey college campus:
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Advanced Business Management
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Administrative Assistant
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Pharmacy Assistant
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Medical Office Assistant
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Early Childhood Education
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Health Care Assistant
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Practical Nursing
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And more!
Many courses use the G2 system, an easy-to-access, environmentally responsible system that will allow you to learn using modern technology. As well, many courses also use e-book technology, with textbooks also available if you prefer.
More than just a classroom, our modern Surrey college has space where students can study, eat lunch, or just relax outside on the “Café Sprott” outdoor patio. This newly refurbished area is also a place for campus barbecues and potlucks, and also a place for students to get to know one another.
* Not all programs available at all campuses
Sprott Shaw College - Surrey:3 - 13678 100th Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 0H2, Canada