After years of rapid expansion and wide-open hiring, the field is now focusing on the qualifications of its employees. Currently, provincial employment standards are being set to ensure the hightest quality of service for people with disabilities. Responding to these trends, Douglas College has implemented some significant changes to its Classroom and Community Support program in the last three years. These changes, developed in consultation with employers, have enabled the program to provide students with a state of the art educational experience. In partnership with employers a CCS Citation has been developed for field practitioners.
Salaries vary depending on the agency and the setting.
Salaries in community agencies tend to be highly variable. Salaries in schools tend to be higher overall, but school settings may offer fewer hours of work per week than community agencies. Courses cover personal wellness, family support, community living, group and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, problem solving, ethical practice, advocacy, teaching techniques, augmentative communication, supported employment and providing personal care. You will take selected courses with all the students in Child, Family and Community Studies Department. This reflects your future work environment and gives you greater insight into other disciplines as you may work alongside a variety of other professionals while supporting individuals with a disability.