College Diploma - Human Service Practitioner

Human services practitioners connect individuals and families with the support they need to increase their participation in society. From providing physical and emotional support to full-on crisis intervention, when people in the community need help, students will be there to make a difference in their quality of life.

In this Human Service Practitioner program, students will learn how to assist vulnerable individuals of all ages with complex needs who are experiencing challenges in daily life. Through a combination of experiential and applied learning, they will gain knowledge and skills in delivering individual and group programming, human development, exceptionalities, and counselling strategies. Students will also study communication methods, ethical conduct, crisis response and behavioural change.

Graduates could work with people of all ages from youth to the elderly in settings that include social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities, and other establishments. Many practitioners also deliver support at their clients’ homes.