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Preamble

The Social Service Worker program provides students with practical, integrated learning experiences and a body of knowledge related to the promotion of human well being and the affirmation of strengths and capacities of people in their environments.

Graduates maintain professional relationships which adhere to legal and ethical standards and it is expected that they will have a commitment to work for social justice and to promote the development and sustainability of a culture of equality. They work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in identifying and mobilizing resources to facilitate opportunities for positive change.

Social Service Worker program graduates demonstrate an understanding of and ability to adhere to a number of values and guiding principles in their occupational practice. Such values and principles reflect :

• a belief in the fundamental respect, dignity, worth, and potential of all people
• a belief in the right to self-determination of Canada's aboriginal peoples including their right to determine, provide, and have access to appropriate social services
• a commitment to the linguistic duality of Ontario, including the right to access social services in the French language
• a desire to promote justice, equality, and access to culturally appropriate services to all, respecting race, national origin, language, religion, gender, age, physical and intellectual ability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status
• an empowerment of people, groups and communities to identify and utilize their own strengths to address systemic barriers to meeting their needs
• accountability to service users, communities, and to society Social Service Work is governed by the Social Work and Social Service Work Act (1998).

After successful completion of the Social Service Worker program, graduates are eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), the regulatory body for the profession under the Act.

Synopsis of the Vocational Learning Outcomes - Social Service Worker Programs

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. develop and maintain professional relationships which adhere to professional,

legal, and ethical standards aligned to social service work.

2. identify strengths, resources, and challenges of individuals, families, groups, and communities to assist them in achieving their goals.

3. recognize diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families, and communities to promote accessible and responsive programs and services.

For complete details, see the
Program Standards
as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education.