Diploma in Social Service Worker

Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 15,892/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 95

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 19,957 +

Int. Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Frank Nighbor St, Pembroke, ON K8A 0C8, Canada

Diploma in Social Service Worker

Program Overview

In the two-year Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma program, you gain the skills and knowledge to work effectively with individuals, groups and communities dealing with personal and social problems.
Through theory and practical experiences, the program prepares you to support a wide range of client groups and communities who are in the process of change or growth, including those impacted by issues such as:

  • Loss and separation
  • Family crisis
  • Poverty
  • Violence
  • Homelessness
  • Addiction
  • Disability
  • Unemployment
  • Oppression
  • Resettlement issues

As a student, you complete three semesters in field placement experiences totaling almost 700 hours. You identify, practice and incorporate theoretical knowledge at a level that provides top client service. As well, you strengthen the bond between yourself and the community by participating in various applied research projects and direct practice opportunities. With these opportunities, you are ready to work on the front line of social services.

Graduates may secure employment as Social Service Workers in provincial, municipal and private social service agencies including:

  • Social service departments
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Addiction and mental health services
  • Schools and youth services
  • Community health and resource centres
  • Shelters
  • Residential treatment programs