Child & Youth Care Worker Diploma Program

The Child and Youth Worker program is designed to prepare students for work with troubled children and youth. Students will expand their knowledge and acquire the necessary tools for client support and working with those facing a variety of behavioural and/or physical problems.

This program includes classroom-based studies and on-the-job training through placements at a variety of social agencies and centres.

Program Outline

• Law for Service Workers
• Support Resources
• Solution-Focused Intervention Techniques
• Populations at Risk
• Introduction to Sociology
• Basic Counselling Techniques
• Conflict Resolution Strategies
• Human Sexuality
• Mental Health & Addictions
• Child Development
• Adolescent Development
• Abnormal Psychology of Children & Adolescents
• Child & Adolescent Assessment & Treatment
• Family Development & Functions
• Behaviour Modification
• Self-Care & Team Building
• Professional Documentation & Case Management
• Communication Essentials
• Basic Business Communications
• Essential Skills
• Microsoft Windows
• Employment Achievement Strategies
• Practical Placement