Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (Fast Track) (Kingston)

St Lawrence College

The Social Service Worker Fast-Track 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.This program helps you deter­mine which population of people you would like to focus on in your career. Unique program features:Two field placementsProfessors with experience in the fieldRelevant classes emphasizing active learning, skill-based learning, hands-on activities, practical assignmentsGraduates are eligible to join the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and use the title ''Registered Social Service Worker''This program is open to students with a university degree in the Social Sciences who want to pursue the practical skills needed to work in the social service field.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