Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker [Kirkland Lake] in Kirkland Lake Canada | Northern College

Northern's two-year Social Service Worker diploma prepares you to assist individuals, families, and communities as they navigate through life's most challenging situations.

The program emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, featuring an evidence-based curriculum that explores the intricate factors shaping human behavior and development while equipping you with practical intervention tools.

You'll gain expertise in conflict resolution, crisis intervention techniques, and creating comprehensive, culturally-aware recovery plans to guide those under your care toward positive change.

Through hands-on clinical labs and a 15-week internship with a social services organization, you'll apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. This transformative experience fosters both personal insight and career development at Northern College.

Graduates may qualify for accelerated entry into our Addiction and Mental Health Worker program, potentially completing this additional certification in just one year with sufficient academic performance.