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A Social Service Worker supports people facing personal and societal difficulties, recognizing that underlying issues often stem from systemic factors like discrimination, historical injustices, stigma, and health inequities. With expertise in human psychology and growth, these professionals provide guidance to help clients enact meaningful improvements in their lives and communities. They employ specialized techniques to connect individuals with essential resources that build on their inherent capabilities. Assistance may involve financial support, therapeutic services, and practical life skills training. Hands-on learning occurs through realistic scenarios, interactive exercises, fieldwork observations, and supervised placements, preparing graduates for real-world application of support strategies. Social Service Workers may focus on specific areas including healthcare, family support, newcomer services, youth programs, senior care, substance abuse treatment, psychological wellness, or rehabilitation initiatives.
Required academic preparation
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English language requirements
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 550 (paper-based test); 80 (IBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service): 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS); 6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Overall band of 60, writing 60