Social Service Worker
Tuition: $14,332.00
Application Fee: $110.00
Diploma in Social Service Worker -
Jan 2025 | May 2025
Developmental Services Worker Loyalist College
About this Program
Level: Diploma in Developmental Services Worker
Discpline: Social Work
Length: 4 semesters
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Application Fee:
$110.00
waived
Tuition Fee:
$14,332.00
Belleville Campus Campus
Starting
Deadline
Status
Jan, 2025
Nov 1, 2024
open
Program Description
As a Developmental Services Worker (DSW), you will assist people with disabilities to live as valued, contributing members of the community. By providing support and advocacy, you will work towards full inclusion for the betterment of the entire community. The program curriculum promotes individualized and inclusive approaches, reflective of innovative practices in the field. Developmental services workers support people of all ages with disabilities, enhancing their presence and participation in community life. Loyalist grads find rewarding positions: Providing in-home support to help people maintain independence. In community agencies as residential counsellors and vocational coaches, helping people find meaningful activities. In schools as educational assistants and with not-for-profit organizations.
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