Social Service Worker Diploma
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
Program Number: 215
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Equivalent to the dayschool program. This program is designed to prepare students to perform various functions for Social Service agencies including: interviewing, assessment, counselling and assisting clients by linking them to resources in the community.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn all skills necessary to practice social servicework in the province of Ontario
- Study interviewing skills, documentation, family intervention, crisis intervention, individual assessment and case management
- Graduates are required to become members of the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require Grade 12 (or equivalent) including 70% in English, or mature student status with admission tests. Applicants must complete a program questionnaire. Related volunteer experience is strongly recommended.
This program has a Fall (September) intake only. Applications must be received on or before June 15 each year in order to be considered. Students will be notified, in writing, of the status of their application by August 1.
To download the application form, click here. To request an application be mailed to you, click here.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Courses are restricted to those who have previously applied and been accepted. Please refer to the dayschool Program of Studies for more information
Field Placement is a required component of the Social Service Worker Program. Students learn to apply theoretical social service worker knowledge in different agency settings in the community. Students complete a minimum of 600 hours of practicum, supervised by qualified human service workers within the agency setting.
The following are the field placement evaluation forms and learning log for SSW Program:
- Field Placement Evaluation for WORKSOA21 and WORKSOB21
- Field Placement Evaluation for WORKSOC21 and WORKSOD21
- Field Placement Evaluation for WORKSOE21 and WORKSOF21
- Field Placement Daily Learning Record
