Diploma in Social Service Worker (Field Placement)

Sheridan College - Trafalgar Road Campus, Oakville

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 18,499/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 24,500 +

Int. Students: 8,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

C-Wing, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville, ON L6H 2L1,

Diploma in Social Service Worker (Field Placement)

Program Overview

In this program, you’ll learn from professors and guest speakers who have considerable experience in family therapy, policy development, social work, social justice and other social service fields. You’ll gain a solid skills foundation through a laboratory practicum, and you’ll develop plans for starting and running a service organization.

Things you'll learn to do

  • Conduct effective assessments.
  • Manage interventions.
  • Develop advocacy strategies relevant to a client’s needs.
  • Work with government agencies to navigate regulations.
  • Become fully aware of the services available and how to deliver them.
  • Understand the scope of your practice and when (and where) to refer clients.

Hands-on experience
The Social Service Worker program maintains connections with hundreds of organizations – including community-based organizations, group homes, children's aid organizations and youth centres – that welcome our students for their Year 2 practicum placements. You'll complete more than 600 hours of field placement in a social service setting, reinforcing the practical skills you've learned in class.

You'll learn through:

  • Seminar presentations with class interaction
  • Laboratory practicum that simulates the Year 2 practicum situation to give you a solid skills foundation for your upcoming experience in the field
  • Guest speaker presentations from those active in the field