For many people, work is about more than just earning a paycheck. It's about changing the world for the better. In a society beset by alcoholism, drug dependency, gambling addictions, domestic abuse, teen pregnancy and other social ills, many people feel a calling to devote themselves to providing those in need with the support, guidance and resources necessary to overcome their afflictions and live healthier, more meaningful lives.
If you would like a career helping others, consider the Addictions and Community Services Worker program offered at the Kitchener campus of Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care.
Everest's Addictions and Community Services Worker program can provide you with the background, training and practical guidance you need to find entry-level positions in this rewarding field.
A Solid Curriculum
When you take Everest's Addictions and Community Services Worker program, your education covers topics and skillsets you can apply to a wide range of service professions. Program courses include:
- Fundamentals of Addiction
- Pharmacology
- Preventive Health Promotion
- Secondary Traumatic Stress
- Working with Families
- Relapse Prevention and Intervention
- Communications Fundamentals
- Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Case File Management and Report Writing
CACCF Certification
Completing the Everest Addictions and Community Services Worker program can provide graduates with the theoretical knowledge required for certification by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF), the Canadian Certification Board for Alcohol and Drug Counsellors. (Additional work experience after graduation is required to take the test.)
Career Services
As a graduate of Everest's Addictions and Community Services Worker career education program, you will also have access to the school's Career Services department. There, representatives can help you identify employment opportunities in/with:
- Social service agencies
- Group homes
- Correctional facilities
- Mental health centres
About the Kitchener Campus
Everest College’s Kitchener campus is situated at 44 Gaukel Street just north of Victoria Park in Kitchener, Ontario (N2G 4P3). The campus has ample off-street parking and is easily accessible via King Street West, just two blocks to the north. For those who use public transportation, the campus is also directly across the street from the Charles Street bus terminal.
For More Information
For more information about the Addictions and Community Services Worker program at Kitchener campus, contact Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care today!
