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Cambrian College

Social Service Worker

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School:

Cambrian College

Faculty:

Community Services

Degree:

Diploma

Field of Study:

Social Work

Description:

Are you committed to social justice? Learn to work with vulnerable or at-risk individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing barriers to stable housing, education, employment, health care, and social services.

If you have good interpersonal skills, a desire to promote social justice, and are team-oriented, you may find a rewarding career in social service. You’ll be challenged to bring a distinct level of maturity and motivation to your work, along with a fundamental belief in the dignity and potential of people. Through intensive coursework and field experiences, you’ll learn effective communication and helping skills. As a graduate, you qualify to register as a Social Service Worker in Ontario.

URL:

Social Service Worker at Cambrian College

Length:

2 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$17,411

The cost reflects tuition for the first year of the program. Tuition will vary for subsequent years.

Careers:

Social Workers Community and Social Service Workers Social and Community Service Workers

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English To qualify for admission to the SSPG program, students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or they must qualify for mature student status, including: Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Additional Admission Requirements:	To participate in field placements, students will need Synergy Basic clearance including: First Aid, CPR C, CPIC Vulnerable Sector Check, WHIMIS, AODA, Workplace Health & Safety, Workplace Violence & Prevention, and a WSIB Student Agreement Additional medical clearance may be required for some placement sites which support vulnerable populations, including: MMR, TB Step 1 and 2, Varicella, Tetanus/ Diphtheria (Td), Pertussis, Polio, and Hepatitis B. See the Field Placement manual for more information.

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 English

To qualify for admission to the SSPG program, students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or they must qualify for mature student status, including:

Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)

Additional Admission Requirements:

To participate in field placements, students will need Synergy Basic clearance including: First Aid, CPR C, CPIC Vulnerable Sector Check, WHIMIS, AODA, Workplace Health & Safety, Workplace Violence & Prevention, and a WSIB Student Agreement
Additional medical clearance may be required for some placement sites which support vulnerable populations, including: MMR, TB Step 1 and 2, Varicella, Tetanus/ Diphtheria (Td), Pertussis, Polio, and Hepatitis B.
See the Field Placement manual for more information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 19, 2024

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