Social Services Support Worker – HCC

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Social Services Support Worker

Overview

NOC Code: 4212 Social and Community Services Worker

This diploma program focuses on preparing you to be an effective social services practitioner by acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values needed to provide support to individuals, families, groups, and communities in need and who are seeking support from a variety of available assistance programs and services. This program is intended for people who are looking for a career in community social services.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, graduates can work in the below occupations list:

Community service worker
Crisis intervention worker
Developmental service worker
Drop-in center worker
Family service worker
Group home worker
Income maintenance officer – social services
Life skills instructor
Mental health worker
Rehabilitation worker – social services
Social services worker

Admission Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older).
Successful completion of the college’s admissions test.
Criminal record check.
Immunization report.
Complete the ‘Student Declaration – Addictions Community Support Worker Program’ form.
Meet minimum English language proficiency requirements.
- International students, for language proficiency, require IELTS at least 5.5 band or Canadian Language Benchmark Test level 6 or college’s entrance language test.

Course Information

Program Type: Full-time Diploma
Classroom: 720 Hours

Program Length: 9 Months
Delivery Method: In Class/Online Delivery
Campus: Surrey, BC, Canada

Program Info

	Details
Learning Objectives/Outcomes	The Social Services Worker Diploma program prepares graduates for employment positions with social service agencies and organizations, residential programs, homes group, shelters and housing services, community health centers, and family service organizations throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed. Students will have an understanding of: You will gain a solid understanding of the social and community services available and the role of social services workers in improving the social welfare of individuals and communities. You will be able to recognize at-risk behaviors across a variety of groups. You will be able to describe the effects of psychoactive chemicals on target populations suffering with mental illness. You will be able to describe the effects of mental health in relation to addiction, diagnosis, and medications used in pharmacotherapies and the impact mental health may have on individuals or communities. You will be able to describe and discuss the issues, defining traits, intervention, prevention, and safety issues for those suffering with mental illness. You will be able to articulate the impact on the client-counselor relationship with respect to cultural and diversity issues. You will be familiar with resources available under the broad umbrella of the Canadian health care system.
Student Progress/ Assessment Methods	A final grade of 60% is required to pass each course unless otherwise indicated on a course outline. Generally, course assessment consists of quizzes, exams, and project-based assignments. Students will be required to complete 100 hrs of work experience. To qualify for work experience, students are required to maintain a minimum C grade average or higher and a minimum attendance of 85%.
Attendance Expectations	85% of classes must be attended to achieve competency for this qualification
Graduation Requirements	Minimum C grade average is required for graduation

Program Hours

Subjects	Number Of Hours
SFCS100 Strategies for College Success	20 Hours
ACSW100 Addictions Fundamentals	40 Hours
ACSW200 Social Service Work Fundamentals	20 Hours
PYSC100 Psychology Fundamentals	60 Hours
SOCI100 Sociology Fundamentals	20 Hours
PYSC110 Ethics Fundamentals	40 Hours
ACSW300 Self-Care Techniques	20 Hours
ACSW400 Resources and Networking	20 Hours
PSYC130 Interview and Intake Procedures	60 Hours
COMC150 Professional Report Writing	40 Hours
ACSW500 Family Studies	40 Hours
PSYC140 Mental Health Fundamentals	80 Hours
PSYC150 Behavior Analysis Techniques	40 Hours
SSPR100 Work Experience	100 Hours
EMPL111 Career Employment & Strategies	40 Hours
CARE500 Special Certificates – 8 hr/days	80 Hours
Total	46 Weeks/920 Hours