Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker in Oakville Canada | Sheridan College

This program offers instruction from faculty and industry experts with extensive backgrounds in family therapy, policy creation, social services, advocacy, and related disciplines. You'll build essential competencies through hands-on lab work while designing frameworks for launching and managing service organizations.
Key learning outcomes
Perform comprehensive evaluations. Oversee intervention processes. Create tailored advocacy approaches for client situations.
Collaborate with regulatory bodies to understand compliance requirements. Master available service offerings and their implementation methods.
Recognize professional boundaries and determine appropriate client referrals.

Our Social Service Worker program partners with numerous institutions – from community groups and residential facilities to child welfare agencies and youth programs – that host our students for second-year practical training. You'll accumulate over 600 hours of fieldwork experience, applying classroom knowledge in real-world social service environments.

Professional Pathways
Sheridan opens doors to rewarding social service careers. Graduates of our diploma program qualify for entry-level positions in the sector.
Potential workplaces include: Emergency support facilities, Community hubs, Career service offices, Food assistance programs, Residential care and mental health institutions, Temporary housing services, Immigrant support centers, Domestic violence shelters