Community Support Worker

Maritime Business College’s Community Support Worker diploma program** prepares students to work in multiple capacities to administer, implement and deliver a variety of social assistance services to clients who are dealing with mental health, economic, disability, addictions, employment and personal and/or social challenges. This program combines theoretical foundations, current and emerging perspectives, and hands-on learning, including community outreach and volunteerism and On The Job Training, workshops, case studies and scenarios, to provide students with the knowledge, skills and perspectives required to work effectively in the helping profession.

It’s more than a career; it’s an emotional calling

There is a great deal of joy and satisfaction from seeing your clients develop and flourish. You help provide a richer quality of life for individuals d and their families. You are a champion of true change!

Graduates are prepared for employment as community service workers in government, community-based agencies, health care or educational facilities providing services to individuals with mental, emotional, learning and/or physical disabilities. This is not a job for paper pushers…it is a fulfilling, hands-on career with a great deal of personal interaction. Trained community support workers are highly committed to their career choice, which in turn reduces turnover and burnout in the industry. Both employers and clients can trust employees with comprehensive training