Social Service Worker - Certificate
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Your sense of caring may have come naturally, or perhaps your life has been touched by circumstances that kindle a sense of empathy and a desire to be of service.
Up to 90% of our Social Service Worker (SSW) graduates find stable, satisfying work. A shortage of workers is predicted over the next five years.
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Make a Career of Helping Others
Choose social service work if you:
- Want to help build healthy communities
- Have a strong desire to support others
- Believe in caring for others
- Want to help build healthy communities
- Have a strong desire to support others
- Believe in caring for others
- Feel a sense of duty to your community
- Want to work with marginalized populations
Hands-On Learning
Practicums include a variety of services and programs serving a wide range of populations that includes people who live in poverty, are young, are aging, have substance use and/or mental health problems, have behavioral problems, or other issues that interfere with their ability to cope successfully in a demanding society.
You will have the opportunity to demonstrate skills, including:
- Advocacy
- Child and youth care
- Employment supports
- Substance use awareness
- Group facilitation
- Community support and individual support
- Problem-solving and communication skills
Future Opportunities
After you complete your Social Service Worker Certificate, you can apply to two Human Services Diploma specialties at Selkirk College and also to related programs at other universities.