Addictions and Community Support Worker

Welcome to Heritage College’s Addictions & Community Support Worker certificate program in Western Canada. Our program equips students with the necessary skills to excel as part of a social assistance or community service team. Designed to be efficient, our express Addictions & Community Support Worker certificate program allows you to complete your education faster compared to other colleges in the Calgary area, enabling you to graduate and embark on your new career in social work in just 25 weeks.

During this program, you will acquire practical skills essential for working in various community programs and services, opening up numerous career opportunities in this diverse field. In Alberta, Community Support Workers and Addictions Advisors find employment in social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centers, school boards, correctional facilities, and related organizations. Community Support Workers offer physical, vocational, recreational, social, and emotional support to clients, both individually and as part of a team, while also supporting caregivers, social workers, and teachers.