Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (Kingston)

St Lawrence College

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 supportively with many different populations, such as persons experiencing mental health issues, substance dependence, settlement challenges, poverty, education challenges, homelessness, abuse and trauma.Program Leaders at Youth Centres, Residential Staff in Shelters and Group Homes, Recreation Staff in Retirement/Long Term Care homes, Housing Case Manager, Employment Counsellors, facilitating programs for persons with disabilities.