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Social Service Worker (215)

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Program Description

Learn current theories, models and interventions used in social service agencies to build healthy, positive relationships and connections within communities.

Value of self-reflection and how to engage in critical self-awareness to increase your ability to help others and respect the uniqueness and dignity of all people. Develop core values of helping others such as the right to choose, the right to equality, justice and access to services. Acquire helping skills such as interviewing, assessing the needs of others, working effectively with groups and assisting communities to change. Understand how to document and work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks.

Program of Study

Semester 1

  • COMM11000 - Essential Communication Skills
  • COMMSO226 - Interviewing Skills
  • HIST10015 - The History & Ethics of Social Work
  • HMNS10100 - Intro to Social Service Worker
  • OPELXXXXX - General Education Elective 1
  • OPELXXXXZ - General Education Elective 2
  • SSCI10047 - Sociology for Social Service Workers

Semester 2

  • HMNS10101 - Community Awareness and Field Placement Preparation
  • HMNS10155 - SSW Interviewing Skills II
  • HMNS10166 - Equity and Inclusion in SSW Practice
  • HMNSSO127 - Introduction To Group Dynamics
  • INDS10029 - Decolonizing Social Service Worker Practices
  • LAWS10112 - Social Policy & Law
  • PSYCSS156 - Introduction to Psychology

Semester 3

  • COMM10260 - Case Management and Documentation
  • HMNS10097 - SSW Methods of Intervention
  • HMNS10099 - Working with Children & Adolescents
  • PSYC10035 - Psychology of Mental Health
  • WORK10120 - Integrative Seminar 1
  • WORK10201 - Field Placement 1

Semester 4

  • HMNS10096 - Issues Related to Family
  • HMNS10156 - Crisis Intervention for SSW
  • HMNS10167 - Advocacy and Community Change
  • WORK10122 - Integrative Seminar 2
  • WORK10202 - Field Placement 2

 

Admission Requirements
  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
  • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent (70% guideline)
  • Attendance at program orientation is strongly recommended
  • Significant volunteer experience is recommended
  • Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
  • Waitlist for SNP Campus is integrated with the Fennell Campus waitlist
  • Options are available for mature applicants

1st Year Fees Total $4,444.14 *Based on 2023/2024 Domestic Tuition and Fees.

Tuition Year 1 – 2708.08
Ancillary Fees – 959.56
MSA Fees – 663.50
Pre-Placement Screening – 113.00

Complete an application online through ontariocolleges.ca portal ($125.00 non-refundable application fee)

Career Paths
  • Social Service Worker
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Case Manager
  • Employment
  • Counsellor
  • Community Worker

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Details

Accrediting Institution
Mohawk College
Program Length
2 Academic Years
Next Program Intake
September 2025
Campus
Brantford Campus
Credential Type
Ontario College Diploma

Contact

Address:
411 Elgin St.
Brantford, ON N3S 7P5

General Contact:
226-493-1245

Program Contact

admissions@snpolytechnic.com
519-445-0023 ext. 6226