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Community Service Worker with Addictions Specialty

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School:	Academy of Learning Career College - New Brunswick
Faculty:	Community Support Services
Degree:	Diploma
Field of Study:	Family and Community Services Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselling
Description:	With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce and raise the skill level of that workforce. A well-trained Community Service Addictions Worker (CSW/AW) is equipped with a flexible, adaptable career. Social and community service addictions workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services specializing in addictions. They assist clients to address personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities, and other establishments.
URL:	Community Service Worker with Addictions Specialty at Academy of Learning Career College - New Brunswick
Length:	55 Week(s)
Careers:	Addiction Counsellors Community and Social Service Workers Social and Community Service Workers

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Applicants are required to have Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Applicants are required to: have a Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check; be 19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province-specific ministry requirements); have completion of Wonderlic SLE admission test with minimum score of 18; have an adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements; have good command of the English language – both written and oral; and have completion of all ILS courses in the CSW/AW program. Other medical tests (e.g., TB Test) or proof of vaccinations (e.g., Hep B) may be required by industry prior to placement.

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Applicants are required to have Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Admission Requirements:

Applicants are required to: have a Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check; be 19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province-specific ministry requirements); have completion of Wonderlic SLE admission test with minimum score of 18; have an adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements; have good command of the English language – both written and oral; and have completion of all ILS courses in the CSW/AW program. Other medical tests (e.g., TB Test) or proof of vaccinations (e.g., Hep B) may be required by industry prior to placement.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 22, 2019

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