Embark on a Fulfilling Role
as a
Community Service Worker (CSW)
GRADUATE WITH A
COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER (CSW) DIPLOMA
IN 45 WEEKS!
Program Overview
45-Week Community Service Worker Program
As a Community Service Worker (CSW) from Oxford College, you will:
- Assist individuals and families with personal and social problems
- Actively work on the frontline
- Help clients manage their social and personal problems
- Work ‘behind the scenes’ setting up and managing social assistance programs.
- Empower vulnerable communities
- And help others work towards health and wellness.
- Learn to perform First Aid, CPR and NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
- Advance into Counselling, Social Work, Addictions Support
- And much more!
Is a Career as a Community Service Worker Right for You? Take the 'Oxford College Community Service Worker Career Training Readiness Quiz'
This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Community Service Worker Career Training Readiness score now!
Invaluable CSW Skills
- Be a helping professional in human services
- Utilize community resources
- Work with high-risk populations
- Understand issues of diversity
- Work with addiction and mental health issues
- Manage dynamics within families
- Build communication techniques and processes
- Develop non-violent crisis intervention skills
- Perform first aid and CPR
- Understand ethics and professionalism
Why Choose Oxford College?
Career-Focused Education
All of the diploma programs are designed for long-term careers in high-growth industries, offering you superior fast-track education
Expert Instructors
Our faculty consists of experienced and well-trained staff, who will give you industry-relevant knowledge along with your career training
Modern Facilities
The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs are compliant with industry standards and allow for an emphasis on practical training
Easy Campus Access
All our six campuses are located along transit hubs making travel easy and conveniences accessible.
Flexible Start Dates
Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career training at any time
Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. We have dedicated staff who can assist you with the Financial Aid process
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Placement Opportunities
- CSW provides 8 weeks of valuable onsite, hands-on practice
- You will be fully immersed in useful practical training
- Many past graduates have even gained employment at their placement sites
- CSW is also a gateway program to Addictions and Mental Health (AMH)
- You can obtain Advanced Standing for previously completed AMH modules
Message from the Instructor
We are excited to welcome you to the CSW Program at Oxford College. This is an exciting time with new students and fresh beginnings. As a premier PCC in Ontario, Oxford College lets you earn an exclusive CSW Diploma in just 10 months.
We encourage you to learn more about our CSW program and discover what makes Oxford College a unique learning experience. We are positive that you will gain valuable knowledge and become a well-rounded CSW leader.
Community Service Worker
10-Month Diploma | $46,946 median annual salary*
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Graduates hired by homeless shelters, substance abuse support services and immigration agencies.
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/5066/geo9219 visited on March 26, 2024. Salary source for community service workers in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $33,280 to the highest 10% of workers earning $66,810.
Flexible Program Options
Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities?
Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
At Oxford College, we provide flexible class schedules; including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at select campuses (subject to availability). Our hybrid learning approach combines online theory classes with in-person practical sessions. Plus, with our state-of-the-art Learning Management System, you can access course materials, submit assignments, and review protocols anytime, anywhere, making learning convenient and accessible.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
Passionate Instructors! Quality Education!
Oxford College is proud of its highly skilled and experienced instructors. Each one of them is passionate about providing quality education and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workforce and attain a meaningful career.
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As per the instructors, the saying holds true that a good school is a reflection of the quality of the instructors and faculty, in the same way, a good student is a testimonial or a true reflection of the instructors he or she has gone through. Oxford College instructors are excellent and this has been demonstrated over and again as true excellence and genuine care in your correspondences.
Countless Career Opportunities
Oxford College Graduates are employed by group homes, shelters, community mental health centres, alcohol and drug treatment facilities, social service agencies, and other community facilities. Upon completion of the program, you can find employment as:
- Community Service Worker
- Residential Counsellor
- Rehabilitation Care Worker
- Addictions Support Worker
- Group Home Worker
- Community Health Worker
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) OR
Mature Student Status with Wonderlic
Personalized, Lifelong Career Counselling Services
At Oxford College, our support does not end after you graduate. Even after you earn your Diploma, our Career Service Advisors will continue working with you and help you build your career path together, for the long term.
Financial Aid
Many people need extra financial aid to attend school. At Oxford College, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also collaborate with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans.
Sit down with a Financial Aid Advisor today. They will assess your situation.
And create a funding plan that works for you.
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