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School Community Support Worker

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Faculty:

Social Work and Human Services

Degree:

Certificate

Field of Study:

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counselling

Description:

This program prepares people to work in a variety of roles with children and adults with mental and/or physical disabilities. Graduates are prepared for employment in community support roles, such as group homes for people with mental and/or physical disabilities, and in various special education settings. Special education assistants work under the supervision of classroom teachers and perform such duties as coaching in basic subjects, preparing specialized teaching materials, and meeting students’ special physical needs, as well as maintaining progress records. The program includes both theoretical studies and practical applications and focuses on basic information and skills needed by front-line workers in the social services and educational systems, including professional roles and standards, values and ethics, history of service delivery, philosophies, training technologies, communication, and creation of community support.

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School Community Support Worker at University of the Fraser Valley

Length:

1 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$15,120

Estimated cost for one year of study (Sept to April)

Careers:

Community and Social Service Workers

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Demonstrated ability to work with people with diverse abilities is required. Evidence of this may include volunteer and/or paid work in classroom settings with children or in the community with children or adults. This is demonstrated through submission of the Additional Application Information Form (see below).
Additional Admission Requirements:	Letter(s) of Reference Resume/Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Interests

Prerequisites:*

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

Grade12 English

Demonstrated ability to work with people with diverse abilities is required. Evidence of this may include volunteer and/or paid work in classroom settings with children or in the community with children or adults. This is demonstrated through submission of the Additional Application Information Form (see below).

Additional Admission Requirements:

Letter(s) of Reference
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research Interests

* 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 May 22, 2020

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