Students wishing to serve their communities can train for careers as professional addictions workers at Everest College - Brampton in Brampton, Ontario (L6X 1N7). Everest College - Brampton's Addictions and Community Services Worker program is designed to provide students with the tools and skills needed to help clients overcome problems associated with alcoholism, drug addiction, family violence and aging. This is a 10-month program that qualifies graduates for entry-level jobs with:
- Child, youth and family social service agencies
- Group homes
- Correctional and community mental health centres
- Facilities for the physically and developmentally handicapped
Addictions and Community Services Worker Program Courses
The courses in Everest College - Brampton's Addictions and Community Services Worker program cover a wide range of challenging, relevant topics, including:
- Psychology
- Fundamentals of Addiction
- Pharmacology
- Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Communications Fundamentals
- Group Facilitation Concepts
- Community Resources and Networking
- Interviewing Techniques
- Relapse Prevention and Intervention
Classes are small so students receive a high degree of individualized attention. Instructors are all addiction and community service professionals who have spent years in the field. This "real-world" experience allows the instructors at Everest College - Brampton to share practical knowledge along with traditional academics.
A Supportive Environment
While learning to support others, students at Everest College - Brampton receive a high degree of support themselves. Admissions Representatives help Everest students select and schedule classes to best meet their personal, professional and family obligations. Everest - Brampton's Career Services department helps graduates prepare resumés, rehearse for job interviews and identify potential employers. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Contact Everest for Information
For more information on the Addictions and Community Services Worker program and other accelerated career training programs, contact Everest College - Brampton today!
