Youth worker
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This intensive program prepares the individual to pursue a career that serves a wide variety of troubled youth. The Youth Worker will be trained to identify and address the special and emotional needs of the young people. He also preoccupies himself with the total individual as well as his family, education and rehabilitation.
On-the-job training is also a major component in the training of a Youth Worker. It provides an intense practical supervised experience where the student will be able to develop the skills necessary to help troubled youth.
List of courses
LENGHT : 2 years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or the equivalent :
- Adult High School Diploma
- GED Diploma of High School Equivalency
- Criminal Record Check
- 19 years of age or older with work or volunteer experience or at least 1 year of study in a similar field
- High school graduates less than 19 years of age may be accepted in condition that they complete the first year of preparatory study
- An individual case evaluation, in form of an interview, will be made following registration
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Government or private agencies
- Crisis assessment centres
- Young offender facilities
- Group homes
- Schools
- Day programs
- Family preservation programs
- Residential treatment programs
- Various community-based, youth oriented programs
This program is possible thanks to the contribution of Health Canada and the continuous support of CNFS.
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