Social Service Worker Fanshawe College

Overview

This Social Service Worker  Graduate Diploma programme offered at Fanshawe College will give you the education and skills you need to make your empathy make a true difference in the lives of people who need help. 

In this social work program, you will build a sound knowledge of human behaviour and psychology, individual and social problems, and learn proven techniques to prepare you for social service work in social agencies and social welfare programs.

You’ll work with supportive, friendly and experienced faculty and advisors who are committed to helping you succeed, and you’ll take part in role-plays, counselling labs and case studies, and take in presentations from professional social workers and clients. You’ll gain invaluable experience in a variety of field placements in London, with its extensive social service and health community resources.

Social work is a competitive field. You’ll graduate with practical skills and hands-on experience that will help you work in this in-demand field, whether it’s in public or private social agencies and social welfare programs. You see the need. You see the problems. You can help.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Social Service Worker program have found employment in many settings from group homes and shelters to health care clinics and youth programs. as well as a wide variety of other social agencies and government departments. The search for social work positions is competitive and the graduate must be prepared to search diligently on his/her own behalf. Additional job search assistance is provided by the College's Career Services Department.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Social Service Worker program:

• Mental Health Worker

Provide short-term support to ensure the safety of individuals in need, encouraging empowerment and crisis resolution while maintaining a calm and respectful environment.

• Caseworker

Respond to inquiries providing program information to a diverse clientele, the public, advocacy groups and agencies.

• Youth Shelter Team Leader

Provide leadership while overseeing activities of the shelter, including case management, recruitment and selection, professional development and monthly statistical reporting.