College Diploma - Social Service Worker (SSWP/SSDJ)

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 students for the rewards and challenges of supporting people as they change and grow.

Through experiential learning of the program, students will:

• 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 their strengths and areas of greater focus with ongoing self-assessment.