We know you’ll make a difference as a Social Service Worker! Yeah, we’re that confident. The Social Service Worker program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to support and empower individuals, families, groups and communities! Become a part of a profession that creates social justice and change!
Learn how to incite real change with diverse individuals and families by building collaborative, culturally safe and strengths-based relationships! Gain an understanding of social problems such as family violence, addictions, mental health and poverty! You will learn tools to create compassionate solutions from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practice approach.
This two-year program is about jump-starting your career as a Social Service Worker with the skills and knowledge to make an impact. Gain real-world experience with 500 hours of field placements and volunteering, allowing you to apply classroom learning in a community-based environment.
As a graduate of the Sault College Social Service Worker program, you`ll meet the requirements for registration to become a regulated professional Social Service Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Plus, through your program, gain additional certifications in:
- CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention training
Making a difference is your passion. You will find it here.
Educational Paths
Social Service Worker graduates can pursue further education through a variety of pathways. University education can be pursued at Algoma University and other select Ontario universities through established articulation agreements. Graduates have pursued degrees in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Community Development, and other areas.
There are also developed pathways with Queensland, Australia, leading to Bachelor of Social Work or Human Services degrees.
University of Windsor also offers a block transfer with an overall B average into their Honours BA in Disability Studies program.
SSW graduates can also earn a three year Child and Youth Care diploma in only two years. This dual diploma option is available using a predetermined educational map that provides you with advanced standing.
Career Path
Within the province of Ontario, Social Service Work is a regulated profession. Upon your successful graduation from the program, you will receive a Social Service Worker diploma, and be eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Social Service Workers are employed in community-based organizations, social service agencies, educational, health and corrections settings. Past graduates have been employed with developmental services, educational settings, social services, income security programs, mental health, addictions and concurrent disorder programs, long term care facilities, and others. SSW graduates are well prepared to apply the generic Social Service Work skills learned to the job market, responding to the unique mandate of each organization.