The Social Service Worker (C119) two-year diploma program. will teach you the knowledge, values and skills you need to work directly with a wide range of people confronting the full breadth of social issues and challenges.
If you have strong interpersonal skills, are committed to working toward a more just and equitable society by examining the dynamics of power, oppression, and social location – this program is for you. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for roles in a variety of agency settings, including mental health, homelessness, poverty, substance use and addictions, long-term care, criminal justice, crisis supports, and settlement and immigration.
The Social Service Worker diploma program combines in-class learning with field experience to teach you the skills you need to succeed. You will study theoretical models and approaches to practice as you develop skills in group facilitation, mental health supports, social innovation and anti-oppressive practice.
This is an approved education program by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).