Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker

In the role of Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker you will work closely with children, adolescents and families as they face social, emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns and provide support for their needs. You will assess and implement appropriate prevention and intervention strategies aimed to inspire real and lasting change. You provide counsel and support, and develop strategies to foster healthy child development, address family dynamics and addiction. You will also work in close collaboration with other professionals in your field including medical and social workers, educators, correctional staff, and community partners.

Upon graduation you will be able to find work in a number of areas including (but not limited to): group homes, shelters, community centres, children’s aid agencies, youth services, addictions centres, detention centres, foster care homes, out reach or mental health programs.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This program is 72 weeks, including 500 hours of externship with on-the-job training, offsite with potential employers. Our Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker program is designed to teach students the necessary practical skills and theory to work with adolescents, children and families with challenging social, emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns and needs. Curriculum will cover areas such as: child and adolescent development, cultural awareness and sensitivity, family ties, mental health practices, child prevention intervention, group work, activity programming, indigenous children’s programs, after school programs, intro to technology, interpersonal communication and much more.

The Addictions Support modules explore the physical, emotional and social effects of alcohol, drugs and gambling, examine the process of addictions assessment and teach effective case management skills.