You will apply knowledge and skills learned in your coursework at a program or agency that provides youth and family services to persons at risk. Under the supervision of the agency, you will develop skills needed to work as a front-line youth and family service worker in a social services, residential, educational, or community agency in Saskatchewan.
You will learn the role of the Youth Care Worker in the workplace and society. You will identify professional practices as it applies to services for youth with an emphasis on respectful interaction and confidentiality. You will reflect on professional practice and discuss the application of theory and knowledge on practice. You will develop a personal portfolio for practicum placement and will explore the expectations of agencies involved in your placement.
You will visit human service agencies and you will meet the workers from a range of programs and agencies for youth, adults and families at risk. You will prepare for advanced coursework and confirm your career choice.
You will learn strategies for crisis prevention in human services. Using the model of crisis prevention, you will explore self-awareness, triggers and response patterns in conflict situations. You will learn techniques and skills to resolve conflicts without the use of force. You will demonstrate the skills of crisis intervention through role play. You will learn the purpose and protocols of crisis debriefing.
You will be introduced to the assumptions, values, ethics and laws that provide the basis for working with youth and families. You will develop awareness of your professional role and boundaries in maintaining effective helping relationships. You will apply to problem solving process to client situations.
This course provides an introduction to the sociological perspective and addresses the study of people as human beings. You will examine culture, socialization processes and social inequality.
You will discuss a holistic approach to wellness with a focus on personal health. You will receive instruction in the lifestyle practices that promote health and wellness. You will study workplace safety practices and have the opportunity to demonstrate competency in practical skills necessary for worker and client safety.
You will be introduced to the behavioural changes process as it applies to the youth care worker’s role with children and youth at risk. You will examine the theories, principles and strategies designed to increase optimal behaviours and decrease inappropriate behaviours. .You will study practical guidelines and techniques for working with children and youth at risk in the context of family and community. You will learn the role of functional behaviour assessment in managing disruptive behaviour.
Great Plains College works with the community and businesses to deliver Personal & Professional Development courses and workshops.
Courses we have offered in the past cover a variety of areas of learning such as Microsoft Excel, Bookkeeping, Crucial Conversations training and Mental Health First Aid.
If you have a desire to do some Personal & Professional Development training please contact a Great Plains College location nearest you to find out what options are available.
This one-day course is the most widely recognized Ground Disturbance course by industry in Saskatchewan and Alberta and is considered the leader in the field of ground disturbance training. The course deals with the primary pitfalls which result in illegal and dangerous strikes. Students are trained in accordance with regulations of the Pipeline Act and Regulations with cross-reference to other legislation as applicable. Students receive both Saskatchewan and Alberta regulations. The course meets IRP#17 requirements.