Diploma in Social Service Worker

Loyalist College - Port Hope Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 15,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2022

Total Students: 3,450 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

36 Walton St., Port Hope, ON L1A 1N1

Diploma in Social Service Worker

Program Overview

Social Service Workers help individuals and families deal with broad and complex issues such as poverty, access to needed social supports, reduction of oppression and social prejudice, educational challenges, mental health, addictions, abuse, illness and loss. This program will prepare you for the rewards and challenges of supporting people as they change and grow.

Experiential learning

  • Incorporate theory and practice with extensive group work.
  • Develop essential skills in human relations, interpersonal communication, needs assessment and critical thinking.
  • Practise interviewing and counselling skills in a soundproof lab with a two-way mirror for observation and feedback.
  • As well as faculty instruction, the opportunity to learn from guest speakers working in probation and parole, crisis shelters, seniors' facilities, Ontario Works and other community agencies.
  • Rate your strengths and areas of greater focus with ongoing self-assessment.