Classroom And Community Support Worker

Graduates of the Classroom and Community Support Worker Program are prepared to work as Educational Assistants or as Residential, Life Skills, Supported Employment or Recreation Support Workers. Emphasis is placed on learning how to work as a team member with children and adults with disabilities, their families, social workers, teachers, and therapeutic and recreation professionals.

This exciting program offers opportunities for personal and professional growth while preparing graduates to work in a broad variety of education and community settings. This program also gives students considering further education the prerequisite skills and course work to continue into the Human Services Diploma Program which transfers to degree programs. The program can be taken full-time over 9 months or part-time over two years or more.

By completing this program, students become skilled in interpersonal communications, critical thinking, solution-focused problem solving, teamwork and leadership abilities, augmentative and assistive communication, first aid and personal care, advocacy and family support. Students will know how to access resources, have developed a clear personal support philosophy and have developed committment to personal and professional wellness and life long learning. Students will have opportunities, through practicum placements, to develop their skills by working hands-on in the field.