Learn about the different positions open to CSWs and discover what kind of social work would suit you best.
Learn how to help people dealing with addiction, homelessness, mental health issues, and other challenges. Get real work experience and graduate ready to make a difference in your community.
What is a Community Services Worker?
Community services workers provide practical assistance and emotional support to people experiencing social or personal challenges. They offer counselling, connect clients with available resources, and help vulnerable people live happier, healthier lives.
CSWs work with many different populations, including:
- At-risk youth
- Seniors
- Parents and families
- Homeless individuals
- Newcomers to Canada
- People struggling with addiction, disabilities, or mental health issues
- Survivors of abuse
Herzing College Community Services Training
Herzing College’s community services training is a convenient way to prepare for a career helping people in need. You’ll get a solid grounding in social work theory and develop your skills through hands-on training and real work experience.
- Complete your training in 12 months
- Internship included
- Career support to land your first CSW job after graduation
- Flexible scheduling and online learning format for maximum convenience
- Continuously updated course content, reviewed by an expert curriculum committee
- Frequent start dates; enrol at any time
- Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify
A Quality Online Learning Experience
Herzing offers everything you need to succeed in your online education.
- Easily connect with experienced and knowledgeable instructors whenever you need support
- Programs include three hours of live sessions each week for real-time learning and interaction
- Dedicated academic and technical support
Career Outlook
There is steady demand for CSWs across Canada. Successful graduates can find career opportunities at:
- Hospitals
- Halfway houses
- Detox centres
- Residential care facilities
- Outpatient clinics
- Shelters
- Youth centres
- Correctional facilities
Job titles may include:
- Child/Youth Worker
- Gerontology Aide
- Addictions Counsellor
- Family Service Worker
- Crisis Intervention Worker
- Women’s Shelter Worker
- Aboriginal Outreach Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Mental Health Aide
- Residential Support Worker
Study Topics
The coursework in our community services training covers:
- An overview of the Canadian social welfare system
- The fundamentals of psychology and sociology
- The stages of human development
- Family dynamics
- The effects of addiction on individuals and society
- Therapies for common mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia
- Interviewing and counselling techniques
- Report writing
- The code of ethics of the Canadian Association of Social Workers
Instructors
Malavika Mohanan
Instructor, Community Services
Admission Requirements
What you need to get started.
- Have a minimum of a Canadian provincial high school diploma or equivalent, or be a mature student
- Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
- Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
- Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements
Not all programs and learning formats available at all campus locations.
A Community Services Worker program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Ottawa.
A Community Services Worker program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Toronto. Please click for information on program tuition and fees.
