Advance your fulfilling career in the community services sector through this qualification. Gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector and learn how to develop and manage community programs, promote the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of clients and respond to critical situations when they arise.
Learn how to assist clients to access existing support systems and networks as well as develop client centred programs, which will address their immediate and long term needs. You will also acquire high level communication skills and the ability to develop strategies for high risk groups within the community using legal and ethical compliance frameworks. Community service workers have powerful effects on the lives of individuals and on the way our society deals with social changes, challenges and issues.
On completion of your studies employment can be found in the private and government sector, or not for profit organisations for youth programs, alcohol and drug centres, nonclinical mental health settings, multicultural services, disability and aged care.
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