Certificate in Social Support Worker
Brief Program Description
This program prepares students to work in a variety of community settings, supporting adult populations with diverse needs, including individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. The program emphasizes effective communication, crisis intervention, case management, and ethical practice in social services.
Career Opportunities
A Social Support Worker can open doors to a variety of entry-level and intermediate roles across industries including but not limited to.
Youth Worker
Supports and guides young people through personal, social, and educational development, helping them build life skills, confidence, and resilience. They often work with individuals aged 11–25, though the age range can vary depending on the program or organization.
Family Support Worker
provides practical and emotional support to families facing challenges, helping them navigate social services and improve their well-being including responsibilities in conducting needs assessments, providing support to cope, case management, liaison with service providers, facilitate workshops, and documentation of information.
Addictions Worker
Assists individuals struggling with substance use disorders by providing support, counseling, and access to community resources to promote recovery and well-being.
Social and Community Service Worker:
Provide physical, personal, emotional, political, mental, and social services to disadvantaged individuals and groups. Help improve the lives of clients and assist communities. Work in organizations focusing on community care and outreach. Help people solve personal issues and find necessary resources.
Admission Requirements
- All applicants must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) or be a mature student (minimum age of 19 years).
- All applicants must also have a fair understanding of the English language. Therefore, all applicants, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin, must demonstrate an appropriate level of language proficiency.
Applicants may fulfill the language proficiency requirement by one of the following:
Read More...Delivery Method(s)
- In-class instruction
- Combined ( Both in-class and Distance)
Work Experience Requirements
- Additionally, applicants must provide a satisfactory criminal record check (prior to practicum placement), and a negative TB test.
Program Duration
- 29 Weeks ( Without Breaks)
- 580 Hours
Note: Please consult with one of our admission advisors for more details.
Program Fees
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Tuition – $8,120 |
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Application Fee – $250 |
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Textbooks- $500 |
Program Organization
Following are the titles of the courses in this program and the hours of instruction allotted to each.
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Introduction to Community Support Work |
60 Hours |
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Counselling Fundamentals |
60 Hours |
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Case Management and Documentation |
60 Hours |
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Ethics and Professionalism |
60 Hours |
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Crisis Intervention Strategies |
60 Hours |
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Cultural Sensitivity in Community Support |
60 Hours |
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Conflict Resolution Techniques |
60 Hours |
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Communication Skills in Support Work |
60 Hours |
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Practicum |
100 Hours |
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Total |
580 hours |
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Note: Certificate in Social Support Worker (SSW) was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
