Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker
Learn Anywhere:
On-Campus or Remote Options Available
On-Campus or Remote Options Available
Choose between immersive on-campus learning or the flexibility of remote access - tailored to fit your lifestyle.
Eastern College’s Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker diploma program combines in-class education, field trips to community agencies and a work placement component to prepare you for a challenging but rewarding career path in support services. Graduates will receive certifications in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid, CPR and Acquired Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Contact us today for more information!
Program Duration
72 weeks, including a 6-week field placement
Career Opportunities
- Early Childhood and Education
- Community Centres
- School-Based Programs
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Group Homes
- Residential Treatment Facilities
Key Courses
- Addiction Treatment and Case Management
- Child & Youth Care Approaches, Issues and Strategies
- Psychology of Addictions
- Interpersonal Communication
- Mental Health Practices Awareness
- Software labs in word processing, database management, spreadsheets and more
Why Eastern College?
Reputation
We have an established reputation as a leader in providing career-focused education that quickly prepare you for in-demand employment opportunities
Ongoing Enrolment
We offer ongoing enrolment and lifestyle-friendly course schedules that limit the disruption to your employment, family and other commitments
Upgraded Courses
Our upgraded courses reflect current trends and employer needs, so you graduate with relevant, applicable skills and knowledge
Job Placement Assistance
Our extensive career services include career fairs, job-search workshops, and one-on-one job placement assistance