RETURN TO PROGRAMS A-Z ry a LENGTH OF STUDY: 9g Months ACCREDITATION: Certificate CAMPUS: Castlegar Campus Your sense of caring may have come naturally or perhaps your life has been touched by circumstances that kindle a sense of empathy and a desire to be of service. If you have a desire to support people in times of need and crisis, a career in social services may be for you. Up to 90% of our Social Service Worker (SSW) graduates find stable, satisfying work. A shortage of workers is predicted over the next five years. Choose Social Service Work if you: — Want to help build healthy communities — Havea strong desire to support others — Believe in caring for others — Feel a sense of duty to your community — Want to work with marginalized populations Social Work values form the foundation of this beneficial and rewarding program. PROGRAM BENEFITS — Practical interviewing and counselling skills — Development of written and oral communication — Promotion of self awareness, personal growth and readiness for practice — Critical thinking, team building and problem solving skills — Individual, group and family strategy skills — Feminist and Indigenous approaches to practice are introduced — Anti-oppressive perspectives are a foundation of the program This program prepares you to work as entry level practitioner in the Human Services field. PRACTICUMS PROVIDE AN OP- PORTUNITY TO EXPLORE Practicums include a variety of services and programs serving a wide range of populations that includes people who live in poverty, are young, are aging, have substance use and/or mental health problems, have behavioral problems, or other issues that interfere with their ability to cope successfully in a demanding society. 218 Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20 Social Service Worker selkirk.ca/ssw This certificate program ladders in to the Human Services diploma option. Once you have completed your one year certificate program, a range of electives are listed below to obtain your two year diploma. Consult your faculty advisor to develop your course schedule. ADD 184 - Introduction to Addiction can be taken on line in the fall for part-time students, or on campus in the winter. This option is open to both part time and full time students. Year 1 SEMESTER1 Course Name ENGL 110 College Composition FAM 180 Family Dynamics HSER 174 Interpersonal Communications PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I SSW 160 Introduction to Social Work I SSW 162 Community Resources SEMESTER 2 Course Name ADD 184 Introduction to Addictions ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology II SSW 157 Group Skills SSW 161 Introduction to Social Policy SSW 163 Field Work I SSW 166 Application of Theory to Practice SEMESTER 3 Course Name SSW 168 Field Work II You will have the opportunity to demonstrate skills that include: — Advocacy — Child and youth care — Employment supports — Substance use awareness — Group facilitation — Community support and individual support — Problem-solving and communication skills TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES Your SSW certificate transfers to two Human Services diploma specialties at Selkirk and also to related programs at other universities. Credit On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus WwW WwW Ww Ww WZ On Campus Total 18 Credit On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus Practicum FPF BP Ww we we we we On Campus Total 20 Credit Practicum 5 Admission Requirements ACADEMIC — Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent with a Grade of “C” or higher or minimum of LPI level 4 — Aminimum of 40 hours paid or voluntary work experience with appropriate groups — Applicants who have previously completed a related certificate and are returning for entry into the second year of a Human Services Diploma are required to provide evidence of completion of a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent within the last five years. Acceptance for those who graduated prior to five years will be based on evidence of work in the human service field and/ or professional development. selkirk.ca/programs