The Social Services Worker program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma. Students will learn human behaviour and psychology, individual and social problems, and proven social techniques. Graduates will enter this competitive field with the necessary practical skills and hands-on experience to begin a career within private or public social agencies and programs.
Career Prospects
Graduates of Vanessa’s social service worker program can find employment in a wide range of settings, including group homes, shelters, health care clinics, youth programs, and a variety of other social agencies and government departments. Graduates will find their ideal job on their own, and Vanessa’s Career Services department provides additional job search assistance.
The following are some examples of the jobs that Vanessa students in this program have taken after graduation.
1- Mental Health Worker: Provides short-term support to ensure the personal safety of those who need help, motivates others, and helps them resolve crises while maintaining a calm and respectful environment.
2- Caseworkers: Respond to inquiries for program information from diverse client groups, the public, advocacy groups, and agencies.
3- Youth Shelter Leaders: Provide leadership while overseeing shelter activities, including case management, recruitment and selection, professional development, and monthly statistical reporting.
4- Students also have the option to transfer credits after graduation to the University of Western Ontario, Laurier University, Ryerson University, University of Windsor, Brecher University College, University of Guelph-Humber, Brooke University, Humber College, Huron University College, King’s University College, Ontario University of Science and Technology, Lake Superior University, Laurentian University, St. Regis College, Royal Roads University in Canada, Davenport University in the United States, Atlantic University of Technology in Ireland, Southeastern University of Technology, Australia Davenport University in the United States, Atlantic Institute of Technology in Ireland, Southeast Institute of Technology, and Griffith University in Australia.