About Social Service Worker in Cambrian College

Learn to help vulnerable or at-risk individuals, families, and groups deal with various personal and social problems through engaging fieldwork and in-depth casework. As a Social Service Worker student, you'll learn to be an effective communicator and understanding counselor in order to encourage positive change in the lives of clients.

You will be challenged to bring a special level of maturity and motivation to your work, along with a commitment to work for social justice, a fundamental belief in the dignity and potential of people, and a desire to promote justice, equality, and access to culturally-appropriate services regardless of race, gender, age, religion, etc.

Cambrian's program is recognized by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, which allows you to apply to become a Registered Social Service Worker in Ontario when you graduate.

Program Highlights

• 2 years – 4 semesters

• 2 placements

• Dynamic course delivery that includes experiential learning, case studies, theoretical concepts, guest speakers, and real-world experience

• Mental health and dementia course options unique to Cambrian's program

Fieldwork/Placement

Students who meet the requirements, will have the opportunity to complete a community placement.  Students will be responsible for any expenses incurred related to placement, such as Paramed consultation, transportation, meals and accommodations.

Agencies will require students to have additional medical and non-medical documents prior to the completion of any community based placement.  Paramed will be responsible for the coordination of the required documentation in consultation with the students.

Required documentation includes:

• Criminal Records Check - Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Health documentation (up-to-date immunization, Two-step TB test, freedom for communicable disease)
• First Aid/CPR
• Field certifications - Bill 18 requirements

Registration to Practice

Persons who wish to use the title Social Service Worker or Registered Social Service Worker must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Generally, graduates who have obtained a two-year college diploma in social service work from a College of Applied Arts and Technology qualify for registration. It is the responsibility of the graduate to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may seek employment for casework and counselling positions within:

• Social agencies of the municipal, provincial, and federal governments
• Non-government services and agencies
• Charitable organizations
• Clinics
• Foster and group homes
• Half-way houses
• Long term care and retirement homes

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  6.0 (no band under 5.5)
• TOEFL: 550 (paper based test) 80 (internet based test)
• PTE: 58 (minimum 51 in each component)

Cambrain College Highlights

What it costs to study at Cambrian College: Fees & Expenses

Candidates will incur the education cost as tabulated below. The expenses range given below is for each semester for students enrolled for full-time courses.