Helping Canadians get back to work.

Child And Youth Services Worker

Hybrid

About the Program

CDI College's Child and Youth Services Worker program—at four GTA campuses and online in Ontario—is a strong starting point for a social services career focused on the people who need support earliest: children and youth.

What You'll Learn

Assisting children and youth through poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges
Offering counselling, resources, and guidance across diverse settings and populations
Burnout prevention and self-care strategies—protecting the compassion that brought you to this work
A certificate module where you earn external certifications from certified trainers

Career Opportunities

Roles: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Family Support Assistant in GTA community agencies, youth centres, and social services organizations

Why it matters: Canada's social services sector projects steady openings year after year, and youth-focused roles are among its most consistently funded—work where your daily effort shapes someone's whole trajectory.

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*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.