Developmental Services Worker Loyalist College

About this Program

Level: Diploma in Developmental Services Worker

Discpline: Social Work

Length: 4 semesters

Check My Eligibility
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.

Other Programs at the School

These programs are similar to the current one.

Personal Support Worker

Tuition: $14,332.00

Application Fee: $110.00

Certificate in Personal Support Worker -

Sep 2025

Social Service Worker

Tuition: $14,332.00

Application Fee: $110.00

Diploma in Social Service Worker -

May 2025

Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.