Child and Youth Worker

South Campus - Windsor (B280)

Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

September

Lynne Sibley
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4209
lsibley@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOAL
This three-year advanced diploma program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work with children, adolescents, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional, social, behavioural and /or mental health needs. Child and Youth workers are specialists in facilitating change in children and youth and are expected to work with various professionals including educators, medical and social work professionals, correctional officers and family organizations dedicated to implementing a range of intervention, prevention and treatment strategies for children and their families. Child and youth workers are a valuable resource as they are committed to understanding and interacting in therapeutic relationships that foster positive change.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Implement a range of prevention, intervention and treatment strategies for children, youth and their families including crisis intervention, conflict management, problem solving, counseling, activity programming and group work.
• Work with client challenges including difficult home situations, substance abuse, behavioural problems, mental health challenges and conflicts with the law.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Occupational areas where graduates can expect for find employment may include residential and day treatment agencies, child and family service agencies, child and youth treatment agencies, young offenders' facilities, children's aid societies, educational environments, community agencies, group homes, respite services etc.

FIELD PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a CLEAR POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student's expense. Detailed information on dates to apply for police clearance will be given throughout the semester.

NOTE:
CPR and First Aid Certification must be obtained PRIOR to Field Placements.
Students must successfully complete each semester before advancing to the next.

You must be available to perform your placement or internship duties on off hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to program entry.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

DEGREE COMPLETION
Graduates of the Child & Youth Worker program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to block transfer into Bachelor Degrees in Disability Studies, Psychology and Social Work at University of Windsor; Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies at Royal Roads University; Bachelor of Social Work at University of Michigan; and Bachelor Degrees in Family Studies, Social Work and Education at Griffith University. Graduates are also eligible to participate in transfer of credits with other Ontario Universities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: B280

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,197.03*
$600 - $800

* 3 semesters

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.