Get the Skills to Become a Community Support Worker
Professional Community Support Worker Training in as Little as 56 Weeks
Community Support Workers offer support, services, and encouragement to people with mental health issues, substance abuse problems, developmental challenges, or physical disabilities. Professionals in this field are employed by a variety of social services programs and community assistance and have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
If you’re a patient and non-judgmental “people person” looking to get started in a respected professional career where you can help others, you could be well-suited to succeed as a professional Community Support Worker.
Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
Like many Canadians, you may be concerned about the rising cost of living and the need to find ways to increase your income potential. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, going back to school to obtain new qualifications could be a great solution.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to offering convenient, supportive, and affordable career training. With a range of funding options available, there has never been a better time to invest in your future education. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get ahead in today’s job market.
Community Support Worker
56-Week Diploma | $43,680 median annual salary*
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 11,460**
- Occupations include Community Development Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Addictions Worker
* https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/227164/BC visited on September 21, 2021. Salary source for social and community service workers in British Columbia with lowest 10% earning $33,280 to the highest 10% of workers earning $60,278.
**https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/social-and-community-service-workers visited on May 24, 2023.
Becoming a Qualified Community Support Worker
If you’re looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career, look no further than a career in community support. At Discovery Community College, we’re proud of our history of graduate success, including our 96% job placement rate.
During this program, you will learn:
- Life Span Development
- Mental Health
- Supportive Care
- Child Development
- And more!
Career Opportunities
This program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to work in a personal support role with youth and adults in a variety of community settings. Graduates are qualified to work in areas such as:
- Community Social Service Agencies
- Support Services
- Group Home Settings
- The Public School System as support personnel for children with special needs
- And more!
There has never been more funding to go back to school than there is right now. A variety of funding opportunities may be available to you, including WorkBC, Student Aid BC, and employment grants. An experienced Financial Aid Representative is available to answer any questions you may have, can assist with potential funding applications and help you discover the best options for your specific needs.
Is a Career as a Community Support Worker Right for You? Take the Discovery College "Community Support Worker Career Training Readiness Quiz"
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Community Support Worker career training readiness score now >>
Community Support Worker Program
As a graduate of this program, you will have the skills to facilitate effective working and personal relationships with individuals in ways that actively support the differently abled person’s ability to cope with daily concerns of living, and with emotional and psychological development.
With diverse career outcomes in the community, DCC offers 7 certificate and diploma options tailored to your interests:
- Community Support Worker Diploma (all specialities) – 1154 hours, 56 weeks
- Community Support Worker: Education Assistant and Community Mental Health Certificate – 804 hours, 39 weeks
- Community Support Worker: Social Service Worker and Community Mental Health Certificate – 804 hours, 39 weeks
- Community Support Worker: Social Service Worker Certificate – 454 hours, 22 weeks
- Community Support Worker: Education Assistant Certificate – 454 hours, 22 weeks
- Community Support Worker: Community Mental Health Certificate – 454 hourse, 22 weeks
- Community Support Worker with Cooperative Work Experience Diploma – 2044 hours, 104 weeks (International Students)
Locations:
Delivery: On campus & online with practicum placements in your local community.
Industry Internship – Get Work Experience Before You Graduate
At Discovery, we believe that you should not only leave school with theoretical knowledge, but with real experience in the industry. That’s why students in the Community Support Worker Program will complete a 6-week internship during their studies.
Your internship enables you to apply what you’ve learned in a real setting and gain not only experience to put on your resume, but also industry connections, references, and confidence. We help you feel supported by making sure that our program gives you access to all the tools you need to secure your first job and build your career.
High Graduate Placement
Discovery College has a 96% job placement rate.** That is because our school assesses employment gaps within the community and then tailors the programs around that, giving you the exact skills that employers are looking for to fill their vacant positions.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to go back to school. We offer accessible learning including on-campus and blended on-campus with online learning options.
Many of our students are raising families and some continue to work while going to school. We will help you choose a schedule that works for you.
International Students
As an international student studying at Discovery Community College, our co-op based training programs allows you to gain real-world experience in the community with a cooperative work experience placement upon completion of the program.
Over 25 Years of Success
Discovery Community College has been training students just like you for successful careers for over 25 years. Our college is a well-respected institution, who has formed alliances with numerous community partners. We are also registered with and designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of British Columbia, formally PPSEC, since 1996.
Is a Rewarding Community Support Worker Career Right For You?
If you’re interested in learning more about Community Support Worker and exploring whether this might be the career path for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Representatives are happy to answer any questions you may have and can help with everything from courses to financial aid.
To speak with an Admissions Rep right away, give us a call at 1-877-315-5241.