Social Service Worker at Conestoga College

Social service workers assist in the important task of ensuring the well-being of the society. The Social Service Worker College Diploma program will help students develop skills that can be used to enhance relationships between individuals and the community and learn to work with all segments of the population from a social work value base as a front-line service provider.

This program places emphasis on developing self-awareness, as well as maturity, stability, and emotional stamina, abilities that are required to be an effective social service worker. Skills in casework and group work are developed through role-playing, simulations, and field experiences. Additional studies occur in family and community development, psychology, and sociology, all providing a strong foundation for social service practice.