Get hands-on training to become a Child and Youth Services Worker Professional!

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, our Child and Youth Services Worker program is for you - and the need for specialists in the field is constantly growing. The Reeves College Child and Youth Services Worker program will prepare you for entry-level positions in a wide range of settings, including agencies, social services and community service environments.

Become a Child and Youth Services Worker Specialist

You'll develop the expertise you need to deal with a variety of issues affecting children and youth, under the supervision of professional counsellors. You'll learn how to nurture young lives and support their well-being in terms of family, legal, education, health and addiction difficulties, and cover the foundations of child development and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on a child's development. Courses include the Fundamentals of Poverty, Fundamentals of Addiction, Burnout and Self Care and Professional Ethics. Focused on preparing you for the workforce, you'll participate in a practicum placement to give you the valuable hands-on experience you need to launch a career in this rewarding and worthwhile field. External Certifications include: First Aid/CPR, Level 1 ASIST Suicide Intervention & Prevention, Level 1 Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI)

Length of Program: 44 weeks

Admissions Requirements

With so many programs to choose from, finding a program that best suits your desired career can be overwhelming. Reeves College welcomes you into the community by providing expert guidance to help you make these important life-changing decisions.

Depending on the program you are interested in, there may be specific entrance requirements you must meet prior to receiving approval for admission to Reeves College. An Admissions Representative at your campus will provide you with specific information about your educational program so you can make an informed decision about your future. Your Admissions Representative will also provide you with information on scholarships that may be available in your community.

Your Admissions Representative will discuss your career goals and aspirations and provide their recommendations about the program options available to you. This will enable you to feel confident with your decisions as you proceed on this new educational journey.

The Admissions Representative will give you a complete Career Assessment, which will measure the essential skills and abilities needed to successfully complete our diploma programs. In addition, you will also learn more about the courses and training offered in these highly regarded programs.

Finally, you'll get the chance meet the real face of Reeves College: the people. You will also learn more about the school community by touring the campus and talking to students and instructors. So, get a sense of what the school and programs are all about! You'll like what you see.