Upon completion of this course, participants will have a practical understanding of community support work principles and develop skills in communication, professional boundaries, advocacy, documentation, disability inclusion, trauma-informed practice, and community resource navigation. Learners will be better prepared to support individuals, families, and communities in volunteer, community, and professional settings.
Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is open to current community support workers, volunteers, caregivers, students, career changers, and anyone interested in learning practical skills for supporting individuals, families, and communities. A willingness to learn and engage with the course materials is all that is needed.
Frequently asked question
Applied Community Support Work Practice is designed for current community support workers, volunteers, caregivers, students, career changers, and anyone interested in developing practical skills to support individuals, families, and communities. No prior experience is required.