Social Service Worker

Students in Lambton College s Social Service Worker program will develop the skills knowledge and values required to support diverse individuals families groups and communities With practical experience both in and out of the classroom as well as through ongoing reflective practice students will develop the skills to assist in empowering clients to learn to help themselves and to face the challenging work of being a Social Service Worker Small class sizes technology in the classroom role play and simulation exercises as well as a variety of personal hands-on experiences will result in a deeper understanding of self which will ultimately benefit clients Individuals considering the Social Service Worker program are asked to carefully evaluate their reasons for entering this field The work calls for people who are mature enough to examine their own values beliefs and life experiences while focusing upon the needs of vulnerable populations Students will complete approximately 650 hours of supervised experiential field placement while in the program An additional 60 hours of volunteer work in the community is required over the course of the program Students theoretical and practical experience will be enhanced by group work leadership and participation in a capstone community project that is determined by a real social issue that benefits a non-profit community organization in the Sarnia-Lambton area Any applicant entering this program must meet employment entrance criteria set by individual employers and provide a vulnerable sector criminal reference check in order to apply for placement opportunities A criminal record could limit a student s ability to successfully secure placement opportunities which are a requirement of graduation

Duration: 12

View university course information

No fee information is listed.