Youth Care Worker Diploma

Working one-on-one with youth, graduates of the Youth Care Worker Diploma make a difference in their community. You will learn more about abnormal psychology, agency administration and community development, conflict resolution, small group facilitation, conflict diversity and family systems, sexual victimization and therapeutic intervention strategies.

As a graduate of the diploma program, you could work as a family support worker, group home staff, program coordinator or community outreach worker in a wide range of human service agencies. There are job opportunities in a wide range of settings—community-based child and youth programs, parent education and training, family support, school-based programs, residential treatment, recreation programs, therapeutic foster homes, child and youth advocacy, justice programs, AIDS education and support, life skills training and community development.

• Completion of Saskatchewan Polytechnic Youth Care Worker Certificate
• English Language Requirement
• A security clearance, personal interview and/or medical may be required for practicum placements