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Social Services Community
Support Worker Diploma

Our Program

Social Services Community Support Worker Diploma

Program Description

This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

This diploma program prepares you to effectively manage the administrative and implementation responsibilities of a wide variety of mental health programs and services for individuals. This program is intended for people who are looking for a career in mental health support work, assisting people with personal and social issues.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this program, students will seek career opportunities as:

  • Family social service worker
  • Community mental health worker
  • Resident support worker
  • Addiction and counselling support worker
  • Women shelter worker

Admissions Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program).
  • Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
  • I. Minimum Grade 10 English (Domestic Students)
  • II. For English as second language students; Overall IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
  • III. Pass the College’s English admission test.
  • Clear Criminal Record Check Completion under the Criminal Record Review Program (CRRP).
  • Immunization Report: Applicants must submit an immunization record that indicates current immunizations prior to the commencement of the work experience.
  • Complete ‘Student Declaration –Social Service Worker Program’ form.

Course Breakdown

Course No. Course Name Minimum Course Hours

BCA100

Business Computer Applications

20 hours

SSCSW100

Social Service Work Fundamentals

20 hours

SSCSW101

Psychology Fundamentals

80 hours

SSCSW102

Mental Health Fundamentals

80 hours

SSCSW103

Addiction Fundamentals

60 hours

SSCSW104

Ethics Fundamentals

40 hours

SSCSW105

Self-Care Planning

20 hours

SSCSW106

Resourcese, Referrals & Networking

20 hours

CS100

Career and Employment Strategies

20 hours

FST

Food Safety Certification

4 hours

SFA

First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification

16 hours

SSCSW107

Interviewing Skills

80 hours

SSCSW108

Writing for Social Services

40 hours

SSCSW109

Family Studies

40 hours

SSCSW110

Populations at High Risk

31 hours

NLX

Naloxone Certification

1 hours

NVCI

Non-Violent Crisis Interventions (NVCI Certification)

8 hours

SSCSW111

Practicum

100 hours

Program Total

32 weeks

680 hrs

Program Duration

Total Program Hours 680
Total Program Length (weeks) 32

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