Social Service Worker
Description
Credential Earned: College Diploma (2 Year)
Campus: Timmins, Distance
Program Length: 4 Semesters
Campus: Timmins, Distance
Program Length: 4 Semesters
Program Codes
A007-PC (Timmins Campus)
A104-CK (Distance)
The Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma is a two-year diploma program. Students will graduate ready to help individuals, families, and communities as they cope with and work through some of life’s most stressful events. Through an anti-oppressive lens, the evidence-based curriculum delves into current social issues impacting our communities and provides students with the necessary interpersonal skills required to build and maintain relationships. Students will develop verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively engage service users in culturally appropriate, person-centered approaches.
In our program, students are given opportunities to put theory into practice, using a collaborative approach, combined with professional labs. The final semester of the program is a 15-week placement in a social service agency. Social Service Workers focus on promoting equity and addressing oppression that people face based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexuality, or age. Social Service Workers in our program will use their knowledge of systemic oppression, colonialism, and trauma to better understand the complexities inherent to the field of social services. Our program prepares students to work with people from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing stressful events in their lives from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective.
Social Service Worker Distance (A104)
Our distance Social Service Worker Program is offered completely online (A104). Important information to know before deciding if our online program is right for you:
In our program, students are given opportunities to put theory into practice, using a collaborative approach, combined with professional labs. The final semester of the program is a 15-week placement in a social service agency. Social Service Workers focus on promoting equity and addressing oppression that people face based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexuality, or age. Social Service Workers in our program will use their knowledge of systemic oppression, colonialism, and trauma to better understand the complexities inherent to the field of social services. Our program prepares students to work with people from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing stressful events in their lives from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective.
Social Service Worker Distance (A104)
Our distance Social Service Worker Program is offered completely online (A104). Important information to know before deciding if our online program is right for you:
- Our SSW distance program is delivered through synchronous teaching (i.e., classes are scheduled throughout the week and students are expected to attend a live teaching session). It is important to note that all classes that have lab components (and some others) have mandatory attendance and participation to be successful in the course.
- Students who are in our distance program must have a working camera and microphone on their device. This is mandatory for our distance program as it will allow students to participate and engage with classmates and the course material.
- Our distance students can do their placements in their city/town of their choice, but placements are done in person. Placements are completed in the last semester of our program.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- Grade 12 English (C, U) (Minimum 60% GPA required) or equivalent
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (word processing), web search engines and e-mail systems.
Fieldwork Placement
- A current Police Vulnerable Sector screening: Applicants can expect to wait a minimum of 6-8 weeks to receive a Police Check.
- A recent criminal/vulnerable sector reference check – (within 3 months) maybe required in Semester II of the program prior to the start of classes in January.
- To be eligible for participation in field work practice, students must not have been convicted of any criminal offence for which that person has not been pardoned. An unpardoned criminal record may result in inability to participate in fieldwork practice courses and will prevent the student from graduating. Any costs for these tests/certifications will be the responsibility of the applicant.
- In order to prepare you for fieldwork placement, you will be required to have a current resume and cover letter. Fieldwork placement (FWP) agencies may require additional documentation in order for you to begin FWP. The specific documents will be made known to you in your Reflective Practice course.
- It is important to note that this program requires a fieldwork component. While the intent is for placements to be arranged in the student’s own community, when this is not possible, alternate communities will need to be considered. Students are responsible for the costs of travel to and from field work placement sites, parking costs, etc. A dress code is in effect during all lab practice sessions and during the field work component of the programs. All theory and lab course work must be successfully completed prior to field work placements.
Semester 1:
CM1323 Professional Communications
SW1014 Working on Teams and in Groups
SW1024 Social Service Worker Practice I
SW1063 Introduction to Social Welfare in Canada
SW1073 Understanding Power, Privilege & Oppression
SW1083 Record Keeping and Report Writing
SW1093 Human Behaviour and the Social Environment
General Education Elective
CM1323 Professional Communications
SW1014 Working on Teams and in Groups
SW1024 Social Service Worker Practice I
SW1063 Introduction to Social Welfare in Canada
SW1073 Understanding Power, Privilege & Oppression
SW1083 Record Keeping and Report Writing
SW1093 Human Behaviour and the Social Environment
General Education Elective
Semester 2:
CM2303 Communications for the Workplace
SW2024 Social Service Worker Practice II
SW2073 Working with Indigenous Peoples
SW2093 Social Policy and Legislation in Social Service Work
SW2103 Social Problems in a Diverse Society
SW3103 Interprofessional Collaboration
SW3133 Addiction and Mental Health
CM2303 Communications for the Workplace
SW2024 Social Service Worker Practice II
SW2073 Working with Indigenous Peoples
SW2093 Social Policy and Legislation in Social Service Work
SW2103 Social Problems in a Diverse Society
SW3103 Interprofessional Collaboration
SW3133 Addiction and Mental Health
Semester 3:
SW2042 Social Service Worker Practice II Lab
SW2083 Community Health and Development
SW3093 Preparation for Placement
SW3113 Working with Diverse Families
SW3123 Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis
SW3153 Interpersonal Violence
SW2042 Social Service Worker Practice II Lab
SW2083 Community Health and Development
SW3093 Preparation for Placement
SW3113 Working with Diverse Families
SW3123 Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis
SW3153 Interpersonal Violence
General Education Elective
Semester 4
SW4041 SSW Fieldwork Placement
SW4051 SSW Fieldwork Seminar
SW4051 SSW Fieldwork Seminar
CAREER READY GRADUATES
Articulation Agreements
A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program coordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option.
Provincial Registration
Provincial Registration
In order to practice in Ontario as a “Social Service Worker” or a “Registered Social Service Worker”, graduates must apply for registration in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Graduates of the SSW program will meet the education requirement for registration.
Career Opportunities
Social Service Workers are commonly employed by government agencies and social service agencies. Graduates are eligible to register with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Addiction And Mental Health
- Community Health and Development
- Interpersonal Violence
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Introduction to Social Welfare In Canada
- Preparation For Placement
- Record Keeping and Report Writing
- Social Policy and Legislation In Social Service Work
- Social Problems In A Diverse Society
- Social Service Worker Practice II Lab
- SSW Fieldwork Placement
- Social Service Worker Practice I
- Social Service Worker Practice II
- SSW Fieldwork Seminar
- Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis
- Understanding Power, Privilege & Oppression
- Working On Teams And In Groups
- Working With Diverse Families
- Working With Indigenous Peoples
- Human Behaviour in the Social Environment
- Professional Communications
- Communications for the Workplace
Overview
- Institution: Northern College
- Program type: Diploma
- Language: English
- Program Code: A104
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.