About the Courses
What You Will Learn
Working one-on-one with youth, graduates of the Youth Care Worker Diploma make a difference in their community. Qualified instructors with real-world experience in the field help Diploma students build on knowledge and skills developed in the Youth Care Worker Certificate program. You will learn more about abnormal psychology, agency administration and community development, conflict resolution and small group facilitation. Your knowledge will dive deeper in the areas of conflict diversity and family systems, sexual victimization and therapeutic intervention strategies.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the diploma program, you could work as a family support worker, group home staff, program coordinator or community outreach worker in a wide range of human service agencies. There are job opportunities in a wide range
What You Will Learn
Working one-on-one with youth, graduates of the Youth Care Worker Diploma make a difference in their community. Qualified instructors with real-world experience in the field help Diploma students build on knowledge and skills developed in the Youth Care Worker Certificate program. You will learn more about abnormal psychology, agency administration and community development, conflict resolution and small group facilitation. Your knowledge will dive deeper in the areas of conflict diversity and family systems, sexual victimization and therapeutic intervention strategies.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the diploma program, you could work as a family support worker, group home staff, program coordinator or community outreach worker in a wide range of human service agencies. There are job opportunities in a wide range of settings—community-based child and youth programs, parent education and training, family support, school-based programs, residential treatment, recreation programs, therapeutic foster homes, child and youth advocacy, justice programs, AIDS education and support, life skills training and community development.