College Diploma in Social Service Worker (Co-Op)

About

George Brown College has been preparing Social Service Worker graduates to be agents of and allies for change and social justice in diverse communities for 20 years. The Social Service Worker diploma program combines in-class learning with field experience to teach you the skills you need to succeed. You will study theoretical models and approaches to practice as you develop skills in group facilitation, mental health supports, social innovation and anti-oppressive practice. Graduates of this program are eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers The Social Service Worker (C119) two-year diploma program. will teach you the knowledge, values and skills you need to work directly with a wide range of people confronting the full breadth of social issues and challenges. If you have strong interpersonal skills, are committed to working toward a more just and equitable society by examining the dynamics of power, oppression, and social location - this program is for you. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for roles in a variety of agency settings, including mental health, homelessness, poverty, substance use and addictions, long-term care, criminal justice, crisis supports, and settlement and immigration. You will examine social service workers' expanding professional roles and responsibilities in large urban centres and other communities. Students has reliably demonstrated the ability to: Develop respectful and collaborative professional and interpersonal relationships that adhere to professional, legal and ethical standards aligned to social service works.

Career Path

Graduates career path includes Social Service Worker, Case Worker, Community Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Addictions Support Worker, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Shelter Support Worker, Crisis Intervention Worker, Outreach Worker, Hospital Social Services Assistant, Victim Services Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Disability Services Worker, Geriatric Support Worker,Palliative Care Support Worker, School-Based Support Worker, Student Success Facilitator, Early Intervention Assistant, Youth Justice Program Assistant, Peer Support Coordinator, Intake and Assessment Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Program Coordinator, Advocacy and Policy Assistant, Employment Services Facilitator, Housing Support Worker.