Child and Youth Care Worker
Can you see yourself empowering young people to overcome their daily challenges? Child and Youth Care Support Workers are responsible for counselling children, adolescents, and their families with concerns regarding social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues. Your role will require high levels of compassion and professionalism as you work with other industry professionals to analyze and determine the best course of action for the well-being of children. Eastern College graduates will leave the program with a balance of theoretical study, practicums, and field placement experience to ensure they have a well-rounded foundation of skills to apply to the workplace.
Program Length: 63 Weeks
Campus Locations: Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Dartmouth
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I found the Student Success Strategies course at the beginning of my studies to be very helpful as I had been out of school for some time. My employer said that the professionalism gained from my time at Eastern College, as well as my work placement experience, was great.
Course Highlights
Student Success Strategies
Software Lab
Professional Etiquette
Introduction to Research and Writing
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
Child Development
Social Issues
Adolescent Development
Self Awareness/Personal Growth
Adult Development
Interpersonal Communication
Mental Health Practices Awareness
Family Ties
Social Training
Activity Programming
Profession of Child and Youth Care
Child and Youth Care Approaches
Child and Youth Care Issues
Individual Approaches
Introduction to Family Work
Family Work Practices
Group Work
Child and Youth Care Practices
Career Planning and Preparation Part I
Career Planning and Preparation Part II
Group Practicum
Practicum
Integration Seminar
Field Placement
Potential Careers
- Child and Youth Care Worker
- Student Assistant
- Youth Care Worker
- Casual Youth Worker
- Youth Worker / Coordinator, Alternative Suspension
- Support Worker
- Home Care Worker
- Casual Youth and Adult Support Worker
Employment Opportunities in Nova Scotia:
The career ladder for graduates of the Child and Youth Care Worker program in Nova Scotia offers opportunities for both graduates who are just coming out of school with no experience as well as opportunities for those with a combination of both a diploma and work experience. A sample of jobs that are applicable to new graduates may include: Child and Youth Care Worker, Support Worker, Youth Care Worker, Mental Health Worker, Educational Program Assistant, Residential Counsellor, Project/Outreach Coordinator, Client Support Worker, Student Assistant, Community Justice Worker.
For those individuals who may wish to work in certain acute care positions within residential youth care facilities in Nova Scotia (approximately 4% of the jobs in the youth care system in Nova Scotia), the Department of Community Services hiring standards require that applicants have both their diploma and previous relevant experience.
For further information on the employment success of Eastern College graduates, we encourage you to give us a call and speak to one of our certified Career Advisors. They would be happy to assist you with career options.
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