Diploma in Social Services
Community Support Worker- Social Services 400
This program has been approved by PTIB.
Diploma Program Overview
SELC College’s Community Support Worker Social Services Program is for students who want to help build healthy communities, and support marginalized or vulnerable individuals. Students in this program learn vital skills such as interviewing and counselling skills, interpersonal and
cross-cultural communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. SELC College students will also reflect on their own practice through self-exploration, personal growth and development. This program will prepare students to work with indigenous clients in an anti-oppressive environment; indigenous voices are infused throughout the program. Students will learn how to be an advocate for their clients, while promoting self-determination. The goal of this program is to train students to assist individuals who are in need of support for basic activities of daily living, mental health struggles, substance use, domestic violence, and any other concerns and issues that affect the development of the whole person.
Career Occupation
Delivery Methods
- In-Class Instruction
- Distance Education / Online
- Combination Delivery (Both In-Class & Distance)
Learning Objectives
Adopt a belief in the fundamental respect, dignity, worth, and potential of all people
Believe in and advocate for in the right to self- determination of Canada’s aboriginal peoples including their right to determine, provide, and have access to appropriate social services
Promote justice, equality, and access to culturally appropriate services to all, respecting race, national origin, language, religion, gender, age, physical and intellectual ability, sexual orientation, and socio- economic status
Empower clients, people, groups and communities to identify and utilize their own strengths to address systemic barriers to meeting their needs
Support individuals using the highest ethical standards of care
Develop and maintain professional relationships which adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards aligned to social service work
Identify strengths, resources, and challenges of individuals, families, groups, and communities to assist them in achieving their goals.
Recognize diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families, and communities to promote accessible and responsive programs and services
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students require ONE of the following
All applicants and registrants, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin, must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English.
There are two ways to meet the English requirement:
1. Complete both of the following:
A) English 10, 11 or 12 or equivalent with a minimum of ‘C’ Grade for proficiency in reading and writing
B) Two years of full-time education in English in an English-speaking country For proficiency in speaking and listening
OR
2. Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening by completing one of the following courses or assessments to meet acceptable levels:
- IELTS: 6
- Duolingo: 95
- TOEIC: 700
- TOEFL (paper): 537
- TOEFL (IBT): 75
- Cambridge: FCE
- CELPIP: 7
- Cael: 50
- has successfully reached the Upper Intermediate Level at SELC English Language Centre
- SELC Career College on-site administered English Language Test
Students require ALL of the following:
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency for domestic students
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and completion of high school studies and/or commencement of post-secondary studies OR have achieved MATURE STUDENT STATUS: 19 years of age, out of secondary school for a minimum of 1 year with program industry experience minimum of 100 hours
Criminal Record Check
Diploma Requirements
60% overall average in all courses and successful completion of all courses including courses given a complete and work experience requirements.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Program Duration
- Total Program Hours: 1600 Hours (800 instructional hours + 800 Co-op hours)
- Total program Length: 78 Weeks (38 instructional weeks + 40 Co-op weeks)
- Co-op 800 hours
(Excludes holidays, breaks and professional days)
QUICK LINKS
Social Service Courses
Student Success Strategies (40 Hours)
Basic Computing for Human Service Workers (40 Hours)
Interpersonal Communication for Community Support Workers (40 Hours)
Developmental Psychology I (40 Hours)
Developmental Psychology II (40 Hours)
Exploring Developmental Disabilities (40 Hours)
Fundamentals of Mental Health (40 Hours)
Fundamentals of Poverty (40 Hours)
Understanding Addiction (40 Hours)
Intimate Partner Violence (40 Hours)
Interviewing Techniques I-Youth (40 Hours)
Interviewing Techniques II-Adult (40 Hours)
Supporting Activities of Daily Living (40 Hours)
Intervention Strategies (40 Hours)
Family Dynamics & Culture (40 Hours)
Indigenous Approaches to Healing (40 Hours)
Trauma Informed Practice (40 Hours)
Self-care & Preventing Burnout (40 Hours)
Professional Ethics for Human Service Workers (20 Hours)
Career Success I (40 Hours)
Co-op (800 Hours)
Additional Courses & Certifications
Emergency First Aid & CPR C (equivalent to OFA Level 1)
WHMIS Online Certification
Food Safe Level 1
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
ASIST Suicide Prevention Training Certification