Social Service Worker in St. Lawrence College, Canada

Social Service Worker in St. Lawrence College

Overview

This two-year Ontario College Diploma pro­gram prepares students to work as practical front-line service providers in a variety of social service settings.

The SSW program gives you the opportunity to learn to work with many different popula­tions of people, such as those with mental health problems, addiction problems, seniors who require extra support, children with behaviour problems, women who have been abused, people who live in poverty and/or are homeless, and adolescents who live in group homes.

Highlights

Field Placement Experience: Practical training is provided through field placement opportuni­ties. Field placement choices are made with the students’ professional growth in mind. Some examples are placements with:

• families on social assistance

• seniors and their families

• women who have suffered abuse

• new immigrants

• adults with addiction problems

• consumers of mental health services

• unemployed adults

• children in schools or group homes

Career Opportunities

Program Leaders at Youth Centres, Resi­dential Staff in Shelters and Group Homes, Mental Health Workers, Recreation Staff at Seniors’ Homes, Case Workers at Welfare Agencies, Employment Counsellors, Addic­tions Workers.

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