Discover a Rewarding Career
as a
Community and Developmental Service Worker (CDSW)
GRADUATE WITH A
CDSW DIPLOMA
IN 57 WEEKS!
Program Overview
13-Month Community Developmental Service Worker Program
A career where you can change people’s lives for the better.
Some people need a little extra help in life, and it takes a special kind of caring person to provide that support. If you have a compassionate personality, and the ability to connect with people and assist them through trying times, then you could thrive as a Community and Developmental Service Worker (CDSW).
Be trained to help those who struggle with social challenges, be it mental and physical disabilities, or those with mental health and addictions issues.
- Help people through critical situations
- Get clients back on track with goal setting and attainment strategies
- Enable them to become healthy and functional members of society
Is a Career as a Community & Developmental Service Worker Right for You? Take the Oxford College 'Community and Development 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 and Development Service Worker Career Training Readiness score now!
Invaluable CDSW Skills
Become qualified in Community and Developmental Service Work with academic knowledge and practical skills.
As a CDSW you will:
- Administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services.
- Interview clients to obtain case history and background information and assist with personal and social challenges, skills, strengths and deficits
- Sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
- Locate and utilize community resources including legal, medical, and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, assistance with moves, daycare, and other referral services
- Counsel clients living in group homes and half-way houses, supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning
- Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
- Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs, and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or healthcare professionals
- Gain valuable experience through placements in community support settings
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
Community Developmental Service Worker
13-Month Diploma | $46,946 median annual salary*
- Graduates hired by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies and group homes
- Practical, hands-on training through placements in community support settings
- Advance into Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and much more!
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Salary source for community development workers in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $33,280 to the highest 10% of workers earning $66,810.
Message from the Instructor
We are excited to welcome you to the CDSW 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 13 months.
We encourage you to learn more about our CDSW 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 CDSW leader.
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.
Countless Career Opportunities
Oxford College Graduates are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, school boards, correctional facilities, and other establishments. Upon completion of the program, you may find employment as:
- Special Needs Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Life Skills Instructor
- Community Development Worker
- Group Home Worker
- Mental 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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