Diploma in Social Service Worker
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 24 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Diploma
- Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 60
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
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| CAD 100 | CAD 11,890 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
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2022-09-16
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Program Description
Social Service Worker
Your sense of caring may have come naturally or perhaps your life has been touched by circumstances that kindle a sense of empathy and a desire to be of service. If you have a desire to support people in times of need and crisis, a career in social services may be for you. Up to 90% of our Social Service Worker (SSW) graduates find stable, satisfying work. A shortage of workers is predicted over the next five years.
Choose Social Service Work If You- Want to help build healthy communities
- Have a strong desire to support others
- Believe in caring for others
- Feel a sense of duty to your community
- Want to work with marginalized populations
Program Benefits
- Practical interviewing and counselling skills
- Development of written and oral communication
- Promotion of self awareness, personal growth and readiness for practice
- Critical thinking, team building and problem solving skills
- Individual, group and family strategy skills
- Feminist and Indigenous approaches to practice are introduced
- Anti-oppressive perspectives are a foundation of the program
Practicums Provide an Opportunity to Explore
Practicums include a variety of services and programs serving a wide range of populations that includes people who live in poverty, are young, are aging, have substance use and/or mental health problems, have behavioral problems, or other issues that interfere with their ability to cope successfully in a demanding society.You will have the opportunity to demonstrate skills that include- Advocacy
- Child and youth care
- Employment supports
- Substance use awareness
- Group facilitation
- Community support and individual support
- Problem-solving and communication skills
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
- Official transcripts from high school or post-secondary institutions (mailed directly from the Ministry of Education and educational institutions). For applicants who completed high school in BC, students can order transcripts online from the Ministry of Education. For other provinces, please check with their local Ministry of Education or past high school. Please note that they must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support their application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.
- English 10 or equivalent with C+ or better
